PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The most common ribs fractured are the 7th through 10th ribs. Fractures of the first and second ribs are rare but may be associated with serious damage to the brachial plexus of nerves, the subclavian vessels or associated with head, facial or thoracic aorta injuries.

Detailed explanation-2: -Intercostal strains: The muscles that attach rib bones to one another are intercostal muscles. When there is an intercostal strain from an car accident various muscles, including your chest muscles are strained, pulled, or torn. Though it’s not a serious injury it can cause lasting severe pain.

Detailed explanation-3: -Major concerns include chest wall injury (eg, rib fractures or flail chest), cardiovascular injury (eg, blunt aortic injury [BAI] or cardiac contusion), and pulmonary injury (eg, pneumothorax, contusions, or lacerations). BAI is the most lethal injury of the thorax if untreated.