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Can previous rib injury cause hernia?
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Possibly: A traumatic event that causes a rib injury could cause a muscular rent, which is , by definition, a hernia. A bulge on the side of a rib injury could also be due to some muscle laxity, which could be contributed to some degree of denervation associated with trauma. This can also be caused by herpetic infection (shingles.) a good physical exam can define a hernia. Good luck.
Answered 9/10/2013
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Rib fractures : Yes previous rib fractures may lead to a hernia
Answered 1/5/2019
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