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Can a dislocated rib cause abdominal pain?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Rib dislocation: Yes, referred abdominal and chest pain is common with rib subluxation. A nerve branch runs under each rib.

Dr Stein agreed

Answered 5/20/2019

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