Background Multiple rib fractures and flail chest are common in trauma patients and may
result in significant morbidity and mortality. While rib fractures have historically been treated …

Purpose The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to present current
evidence on rib fixation and to compare effect estimates obtained from randomized …

BACKGROUND The efficacy of surgical stabilization of rib fracture (SSRF) in patients without
flail chest has not been studied specifically. We hypothesized that SSRF improves outcomes …

Abstract Purpose of Review This article provides an overview of the common and important
chest injuries that the anesthesiologist may encounter in patients following trauma including …

The practice of surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF) for severe chest wall injury has
exponentially increased over the last decade due to improved outcomes as compared to …

Background: Rib fractures are a common thoracic injury that is encountered in 20% to 39%
of patients with blunt chest trauma and is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality …

BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to assess pain and quality of life (QoL) outcomes
in patients with multiple painful displaced fractured ribs with and without operative fixation …

Background Rib fractures are one of the most common traumatic injuries and may result in
significant morbidity and mortality. Despite growing evidence, technological advances and …

Blunt trauma to the chest wall and rib fractures are remarkably frequent and are the basis of
considerable morbidity and possible mortality. Surgical remedies for highly displaced rib …

BACKGROUND Rib fractures in the geriatric trauma population are associated with
significant morbidity and mortality. The outcomes of surgical stabilization of rib fractures …