Analysis of traumatic rib fracture cases at our hospital

Two cases of isolated first rib fracture.

Isolated first rib fractures are uncommon. They are usually associated with severe blunt trauma, although other mechanisms have been suggested, these being (a) indirect trauma, (b) sudden contraction of the neck muscles, and (c) stress or fatigue fractures attributable to repeated pull of muscles. Two cases are reported of stress fracture of the first rib, who presented to the accident and emer...

[5 cases of Wofatox poisoning at our hospital].

Isolated Traumatic Bilateral First Rib Fracture: A Rare Entity

Since the first rib is protected very well by the overlying soft tissue and bones, its fracture is a major injury and a considerable force is required to do it. Therefore, an isolated fracture of this rib is unusual. A 28-year-old healthy female had an accident while crossing the road and a heavy object fell on her. She had severe pain behind her clavicle region and was immediately hospitalized...

Side Impact Rib Fracture Injury Analysis

A statistical analysis of injury outcome and biomechanical response was performed using data from 28 left side impact tests employing Heidelberg-type sleds and post-mortem human subjects, with the objective of advancing the development of thoracic injury criteria for lateral impact. Injuries were scored by the test centers according to AIS 90. Rib fractures accounted for the maximum AIS score i...

The Timeliness of Ankle Fracture Management from Presentation to Discharge; Our Experience from a District Eeneral Hospital

Introduction: Unstable ankle fractures are a common presentation and operative intervention has proven to improve patient outcomes. Each stage of patient management can have an impact on patient length of stay and clinical outcome. The aim of the present study is to assess how we manage the patient at each stage from their presentation right through to discharge, and if/how variation in practic...