Citation

Zreik NH, Francis I, Ray A, Rogers BA, Ricketts DM. Br. J. Hosp. Med. (MA Health) 2016; 77(2): 72-77.

Affiliation

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in the Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals, Brighton, East Sussex.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, M A Healthcare)

DOI

10.12968/hmed.2016.77.2.72

PMID

26875799

Abstract

The management of blunt chest trauma is an evolving concept with no clear current guidelines. This article explores the bony injuries associated with this, focusing on rib fractures and flail segments and the themes around investigation and best management.

Language: en