Risk factors affecting pulmonary complications in elderly patients with isolated rib fractures.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Blunt chest injuries are the predominant cause of rib fractures, which frequently result in pulmonary complications. We hypothesized that different trauma mechanisms and fracture patterns are associated with pulmonary complications in elderly patients (≥65 years) with isolated rib fractures.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed the data of patients with rib fractures recorded in the electronic medical record system of a trauma center from 2015 to 2019. The correlation between age, comorbidities, trauma mechanisms, fracture patterns, and pulmonary complications was examined.

Results

A total of 168 elderly patients with isolated rib fractures after trauma were included in the study. Except for one patient who died, all other patients recovered and were dischar

SUBMITTER: Cheng R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11898332 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature