comminuted<unk> . X-rays of the chest are taken in people with chest trauma and symptoms of<unk> s, and these may be followed by CT scanning. Since X-rays taken from the front may miss the injury, they are taken from the side as well.
Sternal fracture
Flail chest
Rib fracture
Pulmonary hematoma
Pulmonary contusion
Thoracic aorta injury
Esophageal rupture
Diaphragmatic rupture