Chest contusion

Synonyms Torso contusion Medical: Commotio thoracis Introduction A chest contusion results in an injury to the ribcage, which usually occurs as a result of blunt force (e.g. falling on the ribcage) typically in household accidents or sports accidents. The bony structures of the ribcage, i.e. the ribs, the sternum and the thoracic spine, remain uninjured. … Chest contusion