Background Over the last 10 years, research has highlighted emerging potential risk factors
for poor outcomes following blunt chest wall trauma. The aim was to update a previous …

Abstract Introduction The STUMBL Score clinical prediction model was originally developed
and externally validated to support clinical decision-making of patients with blunt chest wall …

In the context of an ageing population, the demographic sands of trauma are shifting.
Increasingly, trauma units are serving older adults who have sustained injuries in low …

The STUMBL (STUdy of the Management of BLunt chest wall trauma) score is a new
prognostic score to assist ED (Emergency Department) decision making in the management …

Rib fracture is a common disease that requires prompt treatment. This study focuses on
developing a rib fracture diagnosis deep learning method using contralateral, contextual …

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of cryotherapy in
elderly patients with rib fractures due to blunt thoracic trauma. METHODS: In this prospective …

Introduction The number of older adults hospitalised for injury is growing rapidly. The
population-adjusted incidence of isolated thoracic injuries in older adults is also growing …

Introduction There is no universal agreement or supporting evidence for the content or
format of a standardised guidance document for patients with blunt chest wall trauma. The …

Background Internal fixation for multiple rib fractures is well established. Patients with
underlying chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a higher rate of …

Purpose Our understanding of the growing geriatric population's risk factors for outcomes
after traumatic injury remains incomplete. This study aims to compare outcomes of severe …