ribbreuk
Ribbreuk refers to a fracture of one or more ribs. This injury commonly occurs due to direct trauma to the chest, such as from a fall, a sports injury, or a car accident. The severity of a rib fracture can range from a hairline crack to a complete break.
Symptoms of a rib fracture typically include sharp pain at the site of the injury, which often
Diagnosis is usually made through a physical examination and confirmed with imaging tests, most commonly a
Treatment for a simple rib fracture is primarily focused on pain management and allowing the bone to
Complications can arise, particularly with multiple rib fractures. These include pneumothorax (collapsed lung), hemothorax (blood in