Fig. 4From: An assessment of outcomes with intramedullary fixation of fractured ribs a. Showing good intramedullary position of the uppermost rib splint. b, c The distal part of the uppermost rib splint can now be clearly seen to be outside the medullary canal. The distal rib segment has displaced inferiorly and posteriorly with the proximal (posterior segment) now overlappingBack to article page