Ultrasound, Chest X-ray or Computed Tomography for the diagnosis of occult rib fractures

Date First Published:

January 23, 2024

Last Updated:

January 25, 2024

Report by:

Ziyue Yang, Attending doctor (Emergency department, Peking university Shenzhen hospital)

Three-Part Question:

In [patients with chest pain] is [ultrasound more sensitive than chest X-ray or computed tomography] at [diagnosing rib fractures and the complications such as hemothorax, pneumothorax or costochondral dislocation]?