Current treatment and outcomes of traumatic sternovertebral fractures: a systematic review

ConclusionLiterature on traumatic sternovertebral fracture treatment is sparse. Findings indicate that in most patients, sternal fixation is not required to achieve sternal and spinal stability. However, results of the current review should be cautiously interpreted, since most included studies were of poor quality.
Source: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research