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Rib Fracture on POCUS

There is an interruption in the continuity of this bone (rib), indicated by
Rib Fracture on ... of this bone (rib ... superior to X-ray in diagnosing ... rib fractures. ... clinical #ultrasound #msk
Scoliosis: Pathogenesis and clinical findings (Cobb Angle > 10 Degrees)

 • Incr Axial rotation of thoracic
joints to the ribs ... -> The rib cage ... prominence of the rib ... pathophysiology #msk ... #diagnosis #signs
Rib Cage and Sternal Anatomy

By @rev.med

#Rib #Cage #Anatomy #Ribs #Sternum #Bones
Rib Cage and Sternal ... By @rev.med #Rib ... Cage #Anatomy #Ribs
Pertinent Chest x-ray Findings in the Trauma Patient and Implications
Respiratory distress without x-ray findings - Central
asphyxia Any rib ... of first three ribs ... Fracture of lower ribs ... injury Two or more rib ... chestxray #trauma #diagnosis
Lumbar Spine X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
 - Pedicles
 - Vertebral heights and end plates
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Sacro-iliac joints - Ribs ... interpretation #radiology #diagnosis ... labeled #anatomy #msk
Hoover's Sign

Hoover’s sign refers to inward movement of the lower rib cage during inspiration- instead of
movement of the lower rib ... pulling the inferior ribs
Flail Chest Breathing on Physical Exam
74 year-old male, fallen over in the garden. Four rib fractures.
Four rib fractures ... each additional rib ... with multiple rib ... injuries 3. 50% of rib
Flail Chest Breathing on Physical Exam
74 year-old male, fallen over in the garden. Four rib fractures.
Four rib fractures ... each additional rib ... with multiple rib ... injuries 3. 50% of rib
ED Thoracotomy Instructions

Getting Into the Chest:
1. Bilateral finger thoracotomies
  • 4th or 5th intercostal space
• Curve along rib ... Open chest with rib ... Run hand along ribs
Surgical Chest Tube for Unstable Pneumothorax or Hemothorax
PREPARE
 • Landmark: Anterior Axillary Line, 4th or 5th
, then down to rib ... dissect down to rib ... Feel superior of rib ... Kellys: Guide over rib