Spontaneous rib fracture is rare and may occur in patients with underlying conditions like osteoporosis, COPD, bronchial asthma and those receiving long-term steroid therapy. In this study we present an interesting case of atraumatic multiple rib fracture causing haemothorax and diaphragmatic rupture, in a 65-year-old gentle man, to increase its awareness, as early detection and treatment can prevent complications including acute respiratory failure.
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