Far posterior rib plating: Preliminary results of a retrospective case series.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2020.12.021
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Far posterior, or paraspinal rib fractures, defined as fractures that are medial to the medial border of the scapula (and may involve the costovertebral articulation), are often treated nonoperatively. However, in certain cases, including… read more here.
Keywords: far posterior; paraspinal rib; orif; rib ... See more keywords
Costotransverse screws in repair of paraspinal rib fractures-a novel approach for rib fractures threatening the aorta.
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DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.12.107
Abstract: Fragments of fractured ribs can lacerate the descending thoracic aorta and other mediastinal structures (1). The mortality associated with these aortic lacerations is extremely high. Therefore, awareness, early recognition and prevention are essential for patient… read more here.
Keywords: screws repair; rib; paraspinal rib; repair paraspinal ... See more keywords