Lucky number 13: Association between center-specific chest wall stabilization volumes and patient outcomes

CONCLUSION Center-specific CWS volume is associated with superior in-hospital patient outcomes. These findings support efforts to establish CWI centers of excellence. Further investigation should explore the impact of center-specific volume on patient-reported outcomes including pain and postdischarge quality of life. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic and Epidemiologic; Level III.
Source: The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: CWIS 2022 Source Type: research