Presentation
Fall off bike
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Clavicle and rib fractures
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Inferiorly angulated transverse fracture of the left clavicle midshaft. The acromioclavicular joint is normal. Glenohumeral joint alignment is normal, and no proximal humeral or scapular fracture is demonstrated.
Multiple displaced left rib fractures including the third rib posteriorly and the fourth and fifth ribs laterally. No PTX.
From the case:
Clavicle and rib fractures
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Angled clavicular view showing the fracture angulation.
Case Discussion
Every shoulder or clavicle radiograph should be assessed for rib and vertebral fractures as well as apical pneumothoraces.