Cirugía española
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Clinical Trial
[Surgical fixation of rib fractures with clips and titanium bars (STRATOS System). Preliminary experience].
Rib fractures are very common in closed chest injuries. The majority of these patients suffer significant pain with movement and cough. The purpose of this study is to assess the usefulness of titanium rib bars and clips in stabilising rib fractures. ⋯ Open reduction with internal fixation of rib fractures is a good alternative. The use of titanium rib bars and clips give good clinical results, are easy to apply and have few complications.