Presentation
Blunt trauma to right sided lower chest wall 4 days earlier.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Buckle rib fracture on ultrasound
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There is no obvious cortical breach involving the right sided ribs.
From the case:
Buckle rib fracture on ultrasound
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Split screen images without and with compression at site of pain pointed by patient are obtained. Image without compression shows normal contour of rib cortex. Image with compression at same site, shows rib cortical buckling.
Case Discussion
This case represents the importance of ultrasound in the case of rib fracture with a negative radiograph. Additionally, it shows the importance of compression to demonstrate a buckle fracture.
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