Diagramatic representation of the computed tomographic axial images of (A) an undisplaced simple rib fracture, with greater than 90% cortical contact; (B) an offset simple rib fracture, with cortical contact but less than 90%; and (C) a displaced simple rib fracture, with no cortical contact.
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:
10.1097/TA.0000000000002282. Copyright © 2020. Reproduced with permission from Wolters Kluwer Health. Unauthorized reproduction of this material is prohibited.
