Intrathoracic plates versus extrathoracic plates: a comparison of postoperative pain in surgical stabilization of rib fracture technique

Background Surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF) has been shown to improve outcomes, yet there is an absence of studies comparing SSRF techniques. An intrathoracic system that minimizes incision length has recently been developed and adopted by multiple institutions. We hypothesized that SS...

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Main Authors: Michael Fitzgerald, Christopher Watson, Michael Tichenor, Laura B. Reparaz, Jeremy Reeves, Phillip Prest, Neema Patel, Xiyan Tan, Jacob Hessey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2023-11-01
Series:Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open
Online Access:https://tsaco.bmj.com/content/8/1/e001201.full