Dog Possible Fracture Of The 8Th Rib. Rib fractures are a frequent occurrence and are a marker of energy transfer and underlying injury. Rib fractures usually occur from a direct blow to the chest such as.
This typically results in chest pain that is worse with inspiration. Pain from rib fractures can result in impaired ventilation and oxygenation, so the mainstay of treatment is good quality analgesia. In one study that looked at causes of rib fracture in older adults, about 25 percent of fractures were caused by major trauma, such as a car accident.