Clinical application of a novel rib fracture score system in patients with multiple rib fractures.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To validate a new type of rib fracture score system for treatment decisions in patients with multiple rib fractures.

Methods

This retrospective study included patients admitted with multiple rib fractures from one clinical center between April 2017 and April 2022. Patients were divided into the conservative group and the surgical group based on their management strategy. The patients were assessed using a novel rib fracture score system based on anatomical and pathophysiological characteristics.

Results

In a study of 564 patients, 290 underwent surgical treatment while 274 received conservative treatment. Surgical patients had significantly higher satisfaction scores (P < 0.001) and a greater prevalence of chronic diseases (P = 0.022). The opt

SUBMITTER: Zhang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12823873 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature