📋Overview
A Fractured Rib is a clinical condition characterized by a break or crack in one or more of the bones forming the chest wall. This injury typically occurs following direct trauma to the chest area, such as from a fall, motor vehicle collision, or impact during contact sports.
While often referred to as a broken rib, medical professionals frequently use the term rib fracture to describe these injuries. The condition can range in severity from a hairline crack to a more significant break in the bone structure.
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