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8 months ago

✅ Clavicle–Rib Shadowing: The Infraclavicular “Rib Illusion” #SonoAnatomy #UltrasoundAnatomy #RegionalAnaesthesia #RAEducation #BrachialPlexus #InfraclavicularBlock #RibIllusion #ClavicleShadow #RibCounting #SonoPearls #UltrasoundTips #ProbeWisdom #TipOfTheDay #MyRATips Tip of the Day: 🔹 Rule of Rib Visibility Under the Clavicle Because the clavicle itself blocks (acoustically shadows) the rib immediately deep to it, the first rib shadow you see distal to the clavicle changes depending on where you are along the clavicle. 📌 Practical Mapping (Clavicle → “First visible rib”) 1️⃣ Distal to the medial end of the clavicle ✅ The first rib shadow seen is usually the 1st rib. Medial clavicle → first rib seen = 1st rib 2️⃣ Distal to the mid-clavicle ✅ The first rib shadow seen is usually the 2nd rib. Mid clavicle → first rib seen = 2nd rib 3️⃣ Distal to the lateral clavicle ✅ The first rib shadow seen is usually the 3rd rib. Lateral clavicle → first rib seen = 3rd rib ⭐ Key Takeaway ✅ In the infraclavicular fossa, you typically do NOT “see” the 2nd rib Because: the clavicle blocks the more cranial rib level and the ultrasound window is already positioned more laterally/caudally So the “first rib” you encounter in that window is often the 3rd rib. ⚠️ The Pectoralis Minor Trap ✅ If you can clearly identify Pectoralis Minor in infraclavicular sonoanatomy: 👉 the “first rib” you see deep is most likely the 3rd rib, not the 2nd. 📌 Why? Pectoralis minor attaches to ribs 3–5, So if PMnM is present in your scan window, you are already at/below rib 3 territory 🧠 Catchy Sono-Pearls ✅ “Clavicle hides the rib above—so the first rib you see may not be the first rib.” ✅ “Pectoralis minor means rib 3 is near.” ✅ “Infraclavicular = rib counting deception zone.” ✅ “If PMnM shows up, think ‘3 and below’.” Watch this, https://t.co/D9mxCGM54w

$KartikBSonawane's tweet photo. ✅ Clavicle–Rib Shadowing: The Infraclavicular “Rib Illusion” #SonoAnatomy #UltrasoundAnatomy #RegionalAnaesthesia #RAEducation #BrachialPlexus #InfraclavicularBlock #RibIllusion #ClavicleShadow #RibCounting #SonoPearls #UltrasoundTips #ProbeWisdom #TipOfTheDay #MyRATips Tip of the Day: 🔹 Rule of Rib Visibility Under the Clavicle Because the clavicle itself blocks (acoustically shadows) the rib immediately deep to it, the first rib shadow you see distal to the clavicle changes depending on where you are along the clavicle. 📌 Practical Mapping (Clavicle → “First visible rib”) 1️⃣ Distal to the medial end of the clavicle ✅ The first rib shadow seen is usually the 1st rib. Medial clavicle → first rib seen = 1st rib 2️⃣ Distal to the mid-clavicle ✅ The first rib shadow seen is usually the 2nd rib. Mid clavicle → first rib seen = 2nd rib 3️⃣ Distal to the lateral clavicle ✅ The first rib shadow seen is usually the 3rd rib. Lateral clavicle → first rib seen = 3rd rib ⭐ Key Takeaway ✅ In the infraclavicular fossa, you typically do NOT “see” the 2nd rib Because: the clavicle blocks the more cranial rib level and the ultrasound window is already positioned more laterally/caudally So the “first rib” you encounter in that window is often the 3rd rib. ⚠️ The Pectoralis Minor Trap ✅ If you can clearly identify Pectoralis Minor in infraclavicular sonoanatomy: 👉 the “first rib” you see deep is most likely the 3rd rib, not the 2nd. 📌 Why? Pectoralis minor attaches to ribs 3–5, So if PMnM is present in your scan window, you are already at/below rib 3 territory 🧠 Catchy Sono-Pearls ✅ “Clavicle hides the rib above—so the first rib you see may not be the first rib.” ✅ “Pectoralis minor means rib 3 is near.” ✅ “Infraclavicular = rib counting deception zone.” ✅ “If PMnM shows up, think ‘3 and below’.” Watch this, https://t.co/D9mxCGM54w$

Dr.Kartik Sonawane

@KartikBSonawane

over 1 year ago

“Finding the Lost Rib: The Case of the Invisible 2nd!” Tip of the day: #MyRATips #Ultrasound #Pocus #Sonography #RibCounting #AnatomyInMotion #MedicalEducation Scan all you want in the infraclavicular fossa, but the 2nd rib won’t show up under the lateral clavicle! Trace your probe from medial to lateral along the clavicle, spot the pectoral muscles, and reveal the true sonographic landmarks of the 2nd and 3rd ribs. A must-watch for anyone learning rib counting or planning safe needling paths! Watch following video for more details: https://t.co/EmtO4nMLKl

$KartikBSonawane's tweet photo. “Finding the Lost Rib: The Case of the Invisible 2nd!” Tip of the day: #MyRATips #Ultrasound #Pocus #Sonography #RibCounting #AnatomyInMotion #MedicalEducation Scan all you want in the infraclavicular fossa, but the 2nd rib won’t show up under the lateral clavicle! Trace your probe from medial to lateral along the clavicle, spot the pectoral muscles, and reveal the true sonographic landmarks of the 2nd and 3rd ribs. A must-watch for anyone learning rib counting or planning safe needling paths! Watch following video for more details: https://t.co/EmtO4nMLKl$

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