Isolated open comminuted fracture of the first rib

J Postgrad Med. 2019 Apr-Jun;65(2):110-111. doi: 10.4103/jpgm.JPGM_352_18.

Abstract

In the emergency department, open isolated rib fractures are rarely seen. There is scarce literature related to open isolated first rib comminuted fracture. We report a 33-year-old male who presented with an isolated open first rib comminuted fracture following a road traffic accident. He did not have any neurovascular or major organ injuries and was managed successfully with conservative treatment.

Keywords: Isolated open first rib fracture; thoracic injury; trauma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic
  • Administration, Intravenous
  • Adult
  • Analgesics / administration & dosage
  • Analgesics / therapeutic use*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Fractures, Comminuted / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Rib Fractures / drug therapy*
  • Thorax / diagnostic imaging*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Analgesics
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents