title: Blunt chest trauma: bony injury in the thorax.
abstract: The management of blunt chest trauma is an evolving concept with no clear current guidelines. This article explores the bony injuries associated with this, focusing on rib fractures and flail segments and the themes around investigation and best management.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Registrar in the Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool L9 7AL.
authors.forename: Nasri H
authors.initials: NH
authors.lastname: Zreik
authors.affiliation: Medical Student in the Department of Medicine and Dentistry, Brighton University, Brighton.
authors.forename: Irene
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Francis
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Registrar in the Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals, Brighton, East Sussex.
authors.forename: Arun
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ray
authors.affiliation: Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in the Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals, Brighton, East Sussex.
authors.forename: Benedict A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Rogers
authors.affiliation: Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in the Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals, Brighton, East Sussex.
authors.forename: David M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Ricketts
mesh_terms: D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D012253:Rib Fractures / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013249:Sternum / Q000293:injuries; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy*