Cough-Induced Multiple, Bilateral, Asymmetrical Rib Fractures in a Scoliosis Patient: A Case Report.

Cough-induced rib fractures represent infrequent complications of strenuous and prolonged coughing, mostly provoked by respiratory tract infections, with localized chest pain being the most indicative component of the clinical picture. This paper reports a case of a 27-year-old female patient who presented with four cough-induced rib fractures following the contraction of an upper respiratory tract infection. The unique character of this case is provided by the young age of the patient, the presence of multiple and bilaterally located rib fractures, and the absence of predisposing factors related to her bone physiology.