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Fig. 1
Comparative sonogram of costal arches. Costal cartilages (c), thicker on the left side (L)
Fig. 2
End of rib 11, pointed like a spike (arrow), compresses adjacent soft tissues, causing localized pain
Fig. 3
Ventrally deviated xiphoid process (arrow), which caused the patient’s concern
Fig. 4
Fracture of right rib 4 without dislocation (arrow)
Fig. 5
Dislocated rib fracture, causing chimney phenomenon on ultrasound (arrows)
Fig. 6
Hematoma (arrow) visible at the break
Fig. 7
External fibrocartilage callus on healing rib (arrow,) 30 days after rib fracture
Fig. 8
Double fracture of the sternal body (arrows) caused by seat belt compression
Fig. 9
Double fracture of the sternal body caused by CPR
Fig. 10
The site where the manubrium and the sternal body are joined (arrow) – occasionally misdiagnosed as fracture
Fig. 11
Anterior subluxation of the sternal end of the right clavicle. Arrows indicate dislocation distance
Fig. 12
Sternal wound infection after sternotomy. Extensive sternal bone destruction where metal sutures were placed (arrows)
Fig. 13
Marked degenerative lesions in sternoclavicular joints. Arrows indicate marginal osteophytosis
Fig. 14
Destructive lesions accompanied by ossification found at the interface of the manubrium and the sternal body (arrow) in a patient suffering from ankylosing spondylitis
Fig. 15
Extensive rib destruction caused by TB found in a 54-year old female farmer
Fig. 16
Slipping rib syndrome. Comparative sonogram showing dislocation of right rib 8 slipping towards rib 7 (R), revealed during Valsalva maneuver . No such effect was demonstrated on the left side while performing the same maneuver (L).