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Can bluntforce trama cause chest muscle tear?

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Dr. Brian Chimenti answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Traum: Certainly possible, although a contusion to the muscle or surrounding tissues would be more likely.

Dr Ihle and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/4/2020

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