First Rib Stress Fracture in Overhead Throwing Athletes
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Isolated first rib fracture in athletes.
Isolated fractures of the first rib are uncommon. They are caused by major blunt trauma, a violent muscular pull, or fatigue. Diagnosis is usually made by chest radiography and computed tomography. Angiography is justified when certain criteria are met. Treatment is rest and mild analgesia. Early and late complications have been reported and are treated accordingly. The purpose of this article ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
سال: 2019
ISSN: 2325-9671,2325-9671
DOI: 10.1177/2325967119s00434