Glossary entry

Spanish term or phrase:

fisura costal

English translation:

rib hairline crack

Added to glossary by liz askew
May 16, 2009 15:27
15 yrs ago
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Spanish term

fisura costal

Spanish to English Medical Medical (general)
I understand the concept of fisure (fissure) I think, but I am not sure of the translation of a fisura costal.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!!
Proposed translations (English)
3 +1 rib hairline crack
Change log

May 18, 2009 16:40: liz askew Created KOG entry

Discussion

Patricia Weist (asker) May 16, 2009:
Es un certificado médico de Bolivia. En los antecedentes patológicos de la persona, una de las cosas que dice es "fisura costal."
Gracias!
Ana L Fazio-Kroll May 16, 2009:
Un poco de contexto... nos ayudaría a encontrar el término correcto. Gracias!

Proposed translations

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rib hairline crack

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Kimberley in hospital after helicopter jump | Mail Online
29 Nov 2005 ... has been rushed to hospital after cracking a rib during a jungle challenge. ... but fell awkwardly and suffered a hairline rib fracture. ...
www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-369970/Kimberley-hosp... - Similar pages
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Cracked rib....

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MedlinePlus Enciclopedia Médica: Tratamiento de fracturas de ...
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Las fracturas de huesos se clasifican de varias maneras. La fractura simple (fisura) implica una sola línea de fractura que atraviesa un hueso. ...
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Fisura: Fractura en la que la línea de rotura es sólo una grieta delgada. El hueso no llega a separarse.

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ection 10, Part 1 - MUSCULAR-SKELETAL SYSTEM
CAUSES—A fracture is a crack or break in a bone. If the skin over the bone ..... CAUSES—Frequently the rib is not broken, but only has, what is known as, a green splint. This is a hairline crack. Yet it is still very painful! TREATMENT— ...
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agree Christine Walsh
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