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Comparative Evaluation of External Chest Wall Fixator Treatment Effectiveness in Patients With Rib Fractures
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating External chest wall fixator for Rib Fractures and Trauma. Completed, enrolled 34 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study aimed to investigate the effect of external chest wall fixator on patients' pain level, complication development and hospital stay in patients with rib fractures.Patients who were admitted due to trauma and had serial rib fractures were evaluated. Standard treatment was applied to the control group. External chest wall fixator was applied to the case group in standard treatment. Pain levels of the patients, development of complications and duration of hospitalization were recorded.
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External chest wall fixator is applied in the form of external bonding to the rib fracture area