Figure 1From: Thoracic hyperextension injury with complete “bony disruption” of the thoracic cage: Case report of a potentially life-threatening injuryInitial chest radiograph (A) and coronal CT scan reconstruction (B) on arrival in the emergency department. Despite placement of bilateral chest drains, there is a persistent, extensive hemothorax on the right side, and signs of bilateral lung contusions. The arrow in panel B points out the T9 hyperextension injury in the coronal plane.Back to article page