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PubMed1990

[Fracture of the first rib due to a trivial accident].

A patient is presented with an isolated fracture of the first rib due to a fall from a bicycle. Although fractures of the first rib are often the result of high impact injury, these fractures may occur after trivial accidents and in several kinds of sports. The mechanism of fractures of the anterior rib in this typical localization is elucidated. The reason why serious neurovascular lesions are frequently seen in displaced posterior rib fractures caused by high impact injury is discussed.

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PubMed1984

[Lethal osteogenesis imperfecta. Definition and heterogeneity].

The lethal form of osteogenesis imperfecta must be more clearly defined than it is. Early death of the child is not a sufficient criteria since it is observed in other forms compatible with survival. The authors therefore insist on the innumerable fractures of the ribs giving the particular aspect described as "bamboo ribs". These are observed in practically all cases. Heterogeneity however is undoubtful and an X-ray film is reproduced showing thin ribs without fractures in another exceptional lethal form. Genetic and very recent biochemical investigations suggest a new heterogeneity of the lethal form, even well defined clinically and radiologically. Contrary to earlier and frequent statements, it results most often from a dominant mutation, while recessive inheritance is much rarer, therefore the overall risk of recurrence much below 25%.

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PubMed1989

Diagnostic imaging of pelvic and chest wall trauma.

Imaging of patients with pelvic trauma begins with a logical approach to plain radiographs. These films reveal the probable mechanism of injury and suggest a rationale for emergent reduction. Radiographs, along with the clinical impression, suggest the likelihood of associated soft tissue injury, possibly requiring further specific radiographic studies. Significant vascular injury most often accompanies disruption of the posterior pelvic ring. Bladder and urethral trauma may be suspected in any displaced type III pelvic fracture with suggestive clinical signs. Ideally, urethrography precedes bladder catheterization. Acetabular fractures must be recognized because of their implications for future hip joint function. CT is very helpful in definitive treatment planning of pelvic (especially acetabular) fractures but may be delayed until other life-threatening injuries have been addressed. Plain radiography is also well suited to evaluation of chest wall trauma. When multiple ribs are fractured in two places, the radiologist should suggest the possibility of flail chest. Sternal fractures and multiple rib fractures, including the first three ribs, may herald life-threatening vascular or cardiac damage. To summarize, the radiologist contributes most to the care of the trauma patient by recognizing roentgen patterns of injury, knowing which are commonly accompanied by damage to critical soft tissues, and performing the indicated radiographic studies efficiently.

Acetabulum↗