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What Does This X-ray Report Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 20 Jul 2016

Question: My friend was just in a scooter accident and was thrown into a wall and hit his ribs. He has had X-ray and two are partially fractured. Doctors in Bali are suggesting surgery to make sure they don't totally fracture and poke his lung. We would like another opinion.

I uploaded copies of the X-ray.

It is the #8 and #9 ribs.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Rib fractures usually not operated upon, unless Flail segment

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Thanks for the query.

Firstly, I would like to advise you to consult the Healthcare Magic team to find out how to attach the xrays.

Secondly, I would like to connect that rib fractures are usually not operated upon unless they constitute a flail segment which can risk respiratory activity.

Kindly do attach the xrays and I shall comment on the needful.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (7 minutes later)

X-rays attached.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need to operate

Detailed Answer:
In my opinion, the fractured ribs need not be operated upon but only conservatively treated. Do discuss with your doctor if there isn't a flail segment, which can be seen only on the patients chest and not on an Xray while he is breathing.

If there is no flail segment, then no need to operate.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar