The therapeutic effects and long-term follow-up of memory alloy embracing fixator for the treatment of the multiple fracture of ribs

VernacularTitle:记忆合金环抱器治疗多发肋骨骨折的临床观察
Author: Yong YANG ; Liwen DONG ; Jun WANG ; Xiaoqing FU ; Genmiao CHENG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Multiple fractured ribs; Flail chest; Internal fixation; Long-term follow-up
From: Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2010;19(9):966-969
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the therapeutic effects of Ni-Ti memory alloy embracing fixator on the multiple fracture of ribs and flail chest. Method From January 2006 to December 2009, the effects of operation and long-term follow-up after internal fixation operation with memory alloy embracing fixator in patients with multiple fracture of ribs and flail chest were observed. Results The hospital stay of patients treated with memory alloy embracing fixator was 10.31 ± 3.14 days and pain was significantly reheved after treatment ( P= 0.02) .The rate of post-operative complications was 17.65% such as atelectasis, pulmonary infection, etc. There were fewer longterm complications and less influence to daily activity of life. Conclusions It is a advanced and practical method for patients with the multiple fracture of ribs by using Ni-Ti memory alloy embracing fixator with slighter trauma,simple, safe, reliable, good histocompatibility and fewer post-operative complications.