Intercostal nerve cryoablation during surgical stabilization of rib fractures

CONCLUSION This pilot study performing 135 intercostal nerve cryoablations on 20 patients suggests that IC is safe and feasible for patients undergoing SSRF. Evaluating IC's analgesic efficacy for rib fractures requires further study. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic, Level V.
Source: The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: CWIS 2021 Source Type: research