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Is it common for rib fractures to develop malunions?
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No: very unusual get orthopedic consult for diagnosis
Answered 4/1/2015
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Yes: Yes it is fairly uncommon, but not unheard of for rib fractures to go on to malunion .
Answered 9/15/2017
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