Diagramatic representation of (A) an undisplaced simple rib fracture, (B) an undisplaced wedge rib fracture, and (C) an undisplaced complex rib fracture.
From: Edwards JG, Clarke P, Pieracci FM, et al. Taxonomy of multiple rib fractures: Results of the chest wall injury society international consensus survey. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2020; 88:e40. DOI:
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