Background Multiple rib fractures and flail chest are common in trauma patients and may
result in significant morbidity and mortality. While rib fractures have historically been treated …

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more widespread within radiology. Capabilities that AI
algorithms currently provide include detection, segmentation, classification, and …

BACKGROUND The efficacy of surgical stabilization of rib fracture (SSRF) in patients without
flail chest has not been studied specifically. We hypothesized that SSRF improves outcomes …

BACKGROUND The optimal timing of surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF) remains
debated. We hypothesized that (1) demographic, radiologic, and clinical variables are …

BACKGROUND Surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF) has become pivotal in the
management of severe chest injuries. Recent literature supports improved outcomes and …

The practice of surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF) for severe chest wall injury has
exponentially increased over the last decade due to improved outcomes as compared to …

METHODS A literature search was performed in published articles, trial protocols, research
theses, conference proceedings, and personal correspondence to identify all possible rib …

Background: Rib fractures are a common thoracic injury that is encountered in 20% to 39%
of patients with blunt chest trauma and is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality …

Blunt trauma to the chest wall and rib fractures are remarkably frequent and are the basis of
considerable morbidity and possible mortality. Surgical remedies for highly displaced rib …

The United States is experiencing an exponential increase in its older adults unlike any that
has ever occurred. With the aging of the baby boomer generation, the geriatric, commonly …