Abstract
Avicenna statedinteresting points on the symptoms of rib bone fractures, their physical examination, and also treatment and management of the complications in his master piece Canon in Tibb. We reviewed Avicenna's Canon and his viewpoints on the anatomy of the rib bones and their fractures and compared it with conventional medicine. He described the ana omy of the ribs; he explained the effectiveness of their structure in the prote tion of vital organs. He also suggested some methods for the management of rib fractures, such as using vacuum at the fracture site or open surgery in case of complications. Avicenna's point of view on the approach toward rib fractures had some similarities and differences with conventional practice. Some of his suggestions could be taken into account.
Highlights
We reviewed Avicenna’s Canon and his viewpoints on the anatomy of the rib bones and their fractures and compared it with conventional medicine
Result: He described the anatomy of the ribs; he explained the effectiveness of their structure in the protection of vital organs
He suggested some methods for the management of rib fractures, such as using vacuum at the fracture site or open surgery in case of complications
Summary
Ibn Sina or Avicenna was one of the most reputable philosophers and physicians of the 12th century. We reviewed Avicenna’s viewpoints on the rib bones anatomy and their fractures as stated in the Canon of Medicine
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