Nonunion of a first rib fracture in a gymnast

Isolated fracture of the first rib is uncommon, but has been reported to occur in sports such as basketball, baseball, and dancing. It has not been reported to occur in gymnasts. Usually, these fractures heal with an adequate period of rest. Rarely do first rib fractures become nonunions. They have...

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Veröffentlicht in:The American journal of sports medicine 1991-03, Vol.19 (2), p.198-201
Hauptverfasser: Proffer, Dirk S., Patton, James J., Jackson, Douglas W.
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