Could broken ribs cause arthritis 18 years later?
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Could broken ribs cause arthritis 18 years later?
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Dr. Benjamin Taylor
Orthopedic Surgery
In brief: Not likely
The broken ribs usually dont cause arthritis.
They only have articulations, or joints, where they meet your spine and sternum. It is extremely rare, and not reported to my knowledge.
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Dr. Hill Hastings
Orthopedic Surgery
In brief: No, not likely
Arthritis after trauma requires disruption of a joint.
Rib fractures do not lead to this, but can still cause pain or spasm with forceful activities afterwards.
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