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Biomechanics of Rib Fracture Fixation
2015The goal of fracture fixation is restoring bony alignment and stability during healing to promote a timely return to normal function. For rib fractures, however, fracture fixation can be a life-saving intervention in select cases of flail chest injury. Conversely, without rib fracture fixation, patients can experience progressive pulmonary dysfunction ...
Michael Bottlang, William B. Long
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When to pursue acute rib fracture fixation
Current Opinion in Critical CarePurpose of review This review will explore acute rib fracture management focusing on indications and timing for acute surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF). Recent findings SSRF is a well tolerated and effective approach for a variety of rib fracture patterns and is most ...
Alexandra C, Ferre +3 more
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Thoracoscopic, minimally invasive rib fixation after trauma
Trauma, 2016Rib fractures and flail chest are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Operative rib fixation has been shown to improve patient outcomes. In an attempt to decrease postoperative pain and wound infection rates, we performed rib fixation using a thoracoscopic approach.
Tiffany Zens +2 more
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Rib Fracture Fixation: Indications and Outcomes.
Critical care clinics, 2017Rib fractures are a frequently identified injury in the trauma population. Not only are multiple rib fractures painful, but they are associated with an increased risk of adverse outcomes. Pneumonia in particular can be devastating, especially to an elderly patient, but other complications such as prolonged ventilation and increased intensive care and ...
Lara, Senekjian, Raminder, Nirula
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Surgical Approaches for Rib Fracture Fixation
2015Several surgical approaches have been described in the literature for rib fracture fixation in flail chest or unstable chest wall injuries. Rib fracture fixation is a relatively novel surgical procedure, and much of the knowledge on local anatomy and surgical approaches has been derived from the thoracic surgery literature on surgical approaches for ...
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Predicting Complications After Rib Fixation
Zeitschrift für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, 2020C Benz, D Staebler, S Briggs
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Rib fixation: New horizons in regional surgery
Edorium Journal of SurgeryIntroduction: Rib fractures are a common consequence of trauma, often necessitating surgical stabilization for improved outcomes. Mackay Base Hospital (MBH) serves as a regional center for managing trauma cases, including rib fractures.
Christian Beardsley +6 more
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Synostosis of Ribs after Rib Fracture Fixation: A Unique Complication
The American Surgeon™, 2019Asaf Y, Acker +2 more
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