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Will rib fractures secondary to cushings disease heal after the cushings is cured (pituitary tumor surgery)?
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Yes: Wishing you the best. Sorry your disease got that far, and best wishes.
Answered 8/30/2015
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Yes: the rib fractures will heal over time, Cushing disease not withstanding.
Answered 8/30/2015
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