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A Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial of Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures in Patients With Severe, Non-flail Fracture Patterns
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Operative for Rib Fracture Multiple. Completed, enrolled 110 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study evaluates the efficacy of surgical stabilization of rib fractures, as compared to best medical management, for patients with multiple, displaced rib fractures. Half of patients will be randomized to surgery (in addition to best medical management), whereas the other half will be randomized to medical therapy only. The primary outcome will be the subjects overall quality of life measured at two months following injury.
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Interventions
This operation involves reducing and providing rigid fixation of displaced rib fractures with permanent plates or splints