Downloads: 130 | Views: 225 | Weekly Hits: ⮙1 | Monthly Hits: ⮙1
Informative Article | Medical Surgical | India | Volume 6 Issue 6, June 2017
Traumatic First Rib Fracture as Isolated Thoracic Injury, A Rare Presentation - Case Report
Dr Vijay Ahlawat | Dr Devender | Dr Vikas [6] | Dr Pradeep Garg [2] | Dr Rajesh Godara
Abstract: Fracture of first rib following trauma is often associated with high morbidity and mortality and is considered hallmark of severe trauma.1 But traumatic first rib fracture without concomitant other regional injuries is very rare. This must involve other mechanisms in causation instead of direct traumatic force.
Keywords: first rib fracture, trauma, motor vehicle accident
Edition: Volume 6 Issue 6, June 2017,
Pages: 884 - 885