RIB-FRACTURE IN ENGLISH ASYLUMS

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Rib fracture: Different radiographic projections

BACKGROUND Rib fracture is the most common thoracic injury. It is thought to be present in 10% of all traumatic injuries and in almost 40% of patients who sustained severe non-penetrating trauma. There are 12 pairs of ribs. This study reviews various methods of acquisition and reconstruction of radiographic images of traumatic rib fractures in order to determine the optimal views and to simplif...

Unrecognised Rib Fracture Simulating Pleurisy

WITHIN fifteen months three patients with unsuspected rib fracture were referred to Enniskillen Chest Clinic because of chest symptoms. The first rib was fractured in two cases, and the tenth rib in the remaining one. All fractures were on the right side. Two case histories are given: (1) Miss M. McA., aged 32, consulted her doctor because of violent cough and acute chest pain, diagnosed as rig...

Rib Fracture Diagnosis in the Panscan Era.

STUDY OBJECTIVE With increased use of chest computed tomography (CT) in trauma evaluation, traditional teachings in regard to rib fracture morbidity and mortality may no longer be accurate. We seek to determine rates of rib fracture observed on chest CT only; admission and mortality of patients with isolated rib fractures, rib fractures observed on CT only, and first or second rib fractures; an...

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 ...