Outcomes of surgical versus nonsurgical treatment for multiple rib fractures: A US hospital matched cohort database analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Treatment for multiple rib fractures includes surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF) or nonoperative management (NOM). Meta-analyses have demonstrated that SSRF results in faster recovery and lower long-term complication rates versus NOM. Our study evaluated postoperative outcomes for multiple rib fracture patients following SSRF versus NOM in a real-world, all-comer study design.

Methods

Multiple rib fracture patients with inpatient admissions in the PREMIER hospital database from October 1, 2015, to September 30, 2020, were identified. Outcomes included discharge disposition, and 3- and 12-month lung-related readmissions. Demographics, comorbidities, concurrent injuries at index, Abbreviated Injury Scale and Injury Severity Scores, and provider character

SUBMITTER: Shiroff AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10045967 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature