Current concepts in rib fracture fixation
2016; British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery; Volume: 5; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1302/2048-0105.55.360464
ISSN2048-0105
AutoresDaren P. Forward, B. Ollivere, Jimmy Ng, T. A. Coughlin, Katie E. Rollins,
Tópico(s)Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries
ResumoRib fracture fixation by orthopaedic and cardiothoracic surgeons has become increasingly popular for the treatment of chest injuries in trauma. The literature, though mainly limited to Level II and III evidence, shows favourable results for operative fixation. In this paper we review the literature and discuss the indications for rib fracture fixation, surgical approaches, choice of implants and the future direction for management. With the advent of NICE guidance and new British Orthopaedic Association Standards for Trauma (BOAST) guidelines in production, the management of rib fractures is going to become more and more commonplace.
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