Is it ct or x-ray for rib injuries?

Rib injuries usually x-rays are sufficient, if the fracture is not displaced, x-rays will not confirm it and further ct is required. Rib injury, most take x-ray film is enough to find the presence of fracture. x-ray film can show rib fracture and dislocation, while some position of rib fracture is less easy to be found, if only slight linear fracture, x-ray can not confirm, need to perform ct examination. ct plain scan + 3D, in addition to the number and shape of ribs can be seen through the bone window of chest ct plain scan, but also through the three-dimensional reconstruction of the thorax, a clearer look at the ribs to see whether there is a fracture and the severity of the fracture, but also to determine whether there is a hemothorax, pneumothorax, lung contusion and other complications. When rib injuries occur, it is recommended that the patient seek medical attention in a timely manner, whether to do ct or x-ray examination, need to listen to the professional doctor’s opinion.