Traumatic First Rib Fracture as Isolated Thoracic Injury, A Rare Presentation - Case Report

Dr Vijay Ahlawat, Dr Devender, Dr Vikas, Dr Pradeep Garg, 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

How to Cite?: Dr Vijay Ahlawat, Dr Devender, Dr Vikas, Dr Pradeep Garg, Dr Rajesh Godara, "Traumatic First Rib Fracture as Isolated Thoracic Injury, A Rare Presentation - Case Report", Volume 6 Issue 6, June 2017, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 884-885, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20174398, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20174398