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[[File:RtPneumo.png|thumb|Right-sided rib fractures with pneumothorax]]
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|author1=[[User:Mikael Häggström|Mikael Häggström]]
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==Planning==
;Indications
Projectional radiography ("X-ray) is indicated for rib fractures with suspected complications of mainly [[pneumothorax]] or [[haemothorax]].<ref name=radiologymasterclass>{{cite web|url=https://www.radiologymasterclass.co.uk/tutorials/musculoskeletal/x-ray_trauma_spinal/x-ray_rib_fracture|title=Trauma X-ray - Axial skeleton|website=Radiology Masterclass|accessdate=2018-07-09}}</ref> Otherwise, X-ray is not indicated in absence of suspected complications, mainly because undisplaced fractures may not be seen on X-ray, and their detection does not change management.<ref name=radiologymasterclass/>
;Alternatives
*[[CT of the thorax]] is generally preferable in severe thoracic injury.<ref name=radiologymasterclass/>
*[[Bone scintigraphy]] is more sensitive in detecting metastases.
==References==
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{{Authors
|author1=[[User:Mikael Häggström|Mikael Häggström]]
|author2=
}}
==Planning==
;Indications
Projectional radiography ("X-ray) is indicated for rib fractures with suspected complications of mainly [[pneumothorax]] or [[haemothorax]].<ref name=radiologymasterclass>{{cite web|url=https://www.radiologymasterclass.co.uk/tutorials/musculoskeletal/x-ray_trauma_spinal/x-ray_rib_fracture|title=Trauma X-ray - Axial skeleton|website=Radiology Masterclass|accessdate=2018-07-09}}</ref> Otherwise, X-ray is not indicated in absence of suspected complications, mainly because undisplaced fractures may not be seen on X-ray, and their detection does not change management.<ref name=radiologymasterclass/>
;Alternatives
*[[CT of the thorax]] is generally preferable in severe thoracic injury.<ref name=radiologymasterclass/>
*[[Bone scintigraphy]] is more sensitive in detecting metastases.
==References==
{{reflist}}
