Author:
Mennen Anna H M,de Ruiter Kristian J,van Embden Daphne
Abstract
Rib fractures due to blunt trauma are a common chest injury seen at the emergency department; however, injuries to the costovertebral joints are very rare. We present a case of a 24-year-old man who was admitted after a high-speed car collision and was assessed in a level 1 trauma centre in Amsterdam. He had multiple injuries, including dislocation of the costovertebral joint of ribs 7–10. After performing a literature search we concluded that patients with traumatic costovertebral joint dislocations have a high incidence of vertebral fractures, neurological deficits and additional fractures. We believe that isolated dislocation of one or multiple costovertebral joint(s) can safely be treated conservatively. Close monitoring of the patients is advisable as these injuries are caused by high impact and are associated with other injuries.
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