ORIF thoracic cage

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Cough. Prior trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
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ORIF of the right thoracic cage.

Heart size normal. Lungs clear.

Case Discussion

Rib fractures are common, even multiple, but only on occasion when extensive such as with a flail chest are they surgically corrected.

ORIF of the thoracic cage always has an impressive 'mecanno' appearance!

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