Pediatric surgical rib fixation: A collected case series of a rare entity

CONCLUSION Surgical stabilization of rib fractures in children is safe and feasible, and should be considered as an alternative to nonoperative therapy in select pediatric thoracic trauma cases. Potential indications for SSRF in pediatric patients include poor pain control, chest wall deformity, or ventilator dependence. Further studies are needed to establish the role and possible benefits of SSRF in pediatric thoracic trauma. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Collected case series, level V.
Source: The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: CWIS 2021 Source Type: research