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Can broken, bruised or fractured ribs take up to a year to heal?
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Unusual, but the pain may be a residual muscle spasm. Good Luck
Answered 7/19/2021
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Even more, as sometimes they never heal or remain disattached and can cause lifelong discomfort. The soft tissue (muscle) damage involving the nerve may also contribute to long lasting pain.
Answered 8/13/2021
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