Physical traumas are tragic and multifaceted injuries that suddenly threaten life. Although it
is the third most common cause of death in all age groups, one out of four trauma patients …

Rib fractures are common among patients sustaining blunt trauma, and are markers of
severe bodily and solid organ injury. They are associated with high morbidity and mortality …

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 …

Rib fractures are one of the most common injuries following blunt trauma, occurring in
approximately 10% of all trauma patients. Over 350,000 patients sustain rib injuries annually …

BACKGROUND The optimal timing of surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF) remains
debated. We hypothesized that (1) demographic, radiologic, and clinical variables are …

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 Previous studies of surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF) have been
limited by small sample sizes, retrospective methodology, and inclusion of only patients with …

Rib fractures are common injuries associated with significant morbidity and mortality, largely
due to pulmonary complications. Despite equivocal effectiveness data, incentive spirometers …

Background Thoracic trauma (TT) is common among people with multiple traumatic injuries.
One of the injuries caused by TT is the loss of thoracic stability resulting from multiple …

BACKGROUND Surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF) has become pivotal in the
management of severe chest injuries. Recent literature supports improved outcomes and …