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To characterize first rib fractures and their treatment outcomes in adolescent athletes.

Isolated First Rib Fractures in Adolescent Athletes: An Epidemiologic Review

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To characterize first rib fractures and their treatment outcomes in adolescent athletes.
Retrospective review of patient charts from 2 tertiary children’s hospitals.
Included patients under 18 with injuries during athletic participation.
Collected data on patient characteristics, injury details, management, and outcomes.
13 children met the inclusion criteria with a mean age of 15.4 years.
Over half (7/13) were prescribed physical therapy, but only 4 attended an average of 2.6 sessions.
All 13 patients had a full symptom-free return to activities after treatment.

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Retrospective review characterizes first rib fractures and their outcomes in adolescent athletes, suggesting effective management options.

Walls et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Retrospective review characterizes first rib fractures and their outcomes in adolescent athletes, suggesting effective management options.