The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by a rib fracture (rib fracture):
Respiratory system (J00-J99)
- Respiratory insufficiency (inadequate respiratory mechanics leading to impaired pulmonary gas exchange).
- Hematothorax – accumulation of blood in the pleural space.
- Unstable thorax (chest)
- Pneumonia (pneumonia)
- Pneumothorax (gas chest)
Injuries, poisonings, and other consequences of external causes (S00-T98).
Prognostic factors
- Extrathoracic (“outside the chest“) injuries result in a higher mortality (death) rate.
