European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologieHumansRib FracturesRetrospective StudiesBone PlatesCost-Benefit Analysis
Two-center retrospective study comparing intramedullary and plate fixation for rib fractures on safety and cost-effectiveness.
Ziyang Han, Yanhong Lin, Jieming Lu, Yicheng Huang, Guibin Huang, Weifeng He, Huizhong Chen, Shuchen Chen
Published: 202510.1007/s00590-025-04518-8
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This retrospective study aimed to compare the safety and cost-effectiveness of intramedullary fixation versus plate fixation in patients with rib fractures. Each technique was performed at a separate hospital center. METHODS: We retrospect…
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