Three-dimensional volume-rendered computed tomography application for follow-up fracture healing and volume measurements pre–surgical rib fixation and post–surgical rib fixation

CONCLUSION Three-dimensional volume-rendered CT at 12 months post-SRF showed good alignment (no hardware failure) and fracture healing of fixed ribs in both flail and nonflail groups. Lung volumes also improved pre-SRF and post-SRF for both flail and nonflail patients. More studies are needed to define how the pattern of rib fracture healing of fixed and nonfixed ribs affects lung volumes. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic, Level V.
Source: The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: CWIS 2021 Source Type: research