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Clinical Evaluation of the U-plate Fracture Repair System for the Fixation of Rib Fractures
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating U-plate fracture repair system for Rib Fracture and Flail Chest. Completed, enrolled 10 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to gather information about a device used to help fix broken ribs. Hypothesis: Rib fracture repair with the U-plate system is clinically durable and safe for the indications of flail chest repair, acute pain control, chest wall defect repair, and rib fracture non-union.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
All subjects meeting inclusion criteria will undergo surgery for the repair of their fractured rib/s using the U-plate device. Subjects will be monitored daily during the entire course of their hospitalization for adverse experiences. Subjects will be contacted by phone to complete the MPQ and SF-36 Health Survey. Subjects will be asked if and when they have returned to work or to their previous level of functioning. Subjects will be asked if they had any complications or problems associated with their surgery.