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Rib Fractures

Rib Fractures

Key Points

  1. Chest X-ray: The primary diagnostic tool for identifying rib fractures.
  2. CT Scan: Provides a more detailed look if complications like lung injury or multiple fractures are suspected.
  3. Physical Exam: Palpation and listening for breath sounds can also provide clues to rib fractures and associated complications like pneumothorax.

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