We sought to quantify the sensitivity of plain film interpretation for rib fractures in patients < 3 years of age. Acute rib fractures can be challenging to detect on plain film imaging and can have serious implications if they are attributed to child abuse. We retrospectively reviewed plain films with known rib fractures to quantify “missed” and “occult” fractures. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2022 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2022

Authors: Horst Kelly, Kennedy Jillian, Zingula Shannon, Thomas Kristen, Larson Nicholas, Mcdonald Jennifer, Hull Nathan, Binkovitz Larry

Keywords: rib fracture, occult fracture, missed fracture