Article By David Webner, M.D. on 14th September, 2009
Rib fractures are caused from direct trauma to the ribs, and usually result from an anterior (forwards) force, as we saw in this case. In addition this anterior force most often causes a lateral rib fracture—which McNabb may have.
Lower rib fractures—the Eagles have not identified which rib(s) were involved—can be more serious and are associated in 10-20 percent of the cases with damage to internal organs (spleen or liver).
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