Outcome after surgical stabilization of symptomatic rib fracture nonunion: a multicenter retrospective case series.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study aimed to determine the long-term level of pain after surgical treatment of one or more symptomatic rib fracture nonunions. Secondary aims were to evaluate the occurrence of adverse events, satisfaction, and activity resumption. The final aim was to assess the association between pain and the presence of bridging callus at the nonunified fracture. Hypothesized was that thoracic pain would diminish after surgery.

Methods

This retrospective case series included adults who underwent surgery for a symptomatic rib fracture nonunion from three hospitals. Symptomatic nonunion was defined as persistent pain associated with nonbridging callus of ≥1 rib fractures on a chest CT scan at ≥3 months after the initial injury. Patients completed questionnaires about pain, s

SUBMITTER: Van Wijck SFM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9360056 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature