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Is there any fix for a torn 1st rib cartilage that happened nearly two years ago? i'm still having issues with rib slipping! my gp says unlikely!
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Next opinion: If you have truly been diagnosed with a torn rib cartilage (probably by mri), and it hasn't healed in 2 years; then it is time to find an orthopedist versed in this type of thing to fix it. We family practitioners are good 95% of the time, but when it comes to specialty decision-making and treatments, know when it's time to talk to the next man in line. Talk to your friends: find your orthopod!
Answered 11/27/2017
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