Tunnel-type open reduction and internal fixation of rib fractures with
10.7507/1007-4848.201702005
- VernacularTitle:隧道式钛合金肋骨锁定板肋骨骨折内固定
- Author:
LI Qianping
1
,
2
;
SANG Hongyang
1
,
2
;
WU Song
1
,
2
;
CHENG Shaofei
1
,
2
Author Information
1. Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People&rsquo
2. s Hospital East, Shanghai, 201306, P.R.China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Tunnel-type;
locking plate;
rib fractures;
open reduction and internal fixation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2017;24(12):974-978
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the tunnel-type open reduction and internal fixation of rib fractures (ORIF) with titanium locking plate in traumatic rib fractures. Methods Clinical data of 10 patients with multiple rib fractures from June 2016 to January 2017 in the Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University were analyzed. There were 6 males and 4 males with an average age of 38.5±9.0 years (range, 30–63 years). All patients underwent emergency treatment, chest CT and ultrasound examination before they admitted to the hospital. According to rib fractures and injuries, patients were given the tunnel-type ORIF of rib fractures with titanium locking plates, the chest tube and negative suction drainage. The patients were followed up over three months. Results All patients were cured. There was no complication during follow-up. No wound infection and death occurred. Postoperative three-month follow-up showed that chest pain was significantly relieved without pulmonary atelectasis and pleural effusion or other complications. Conclusion Tunnel-type internal fixation of rib fractures with titanium locking plates is effective, which can quickly restore the stability and integrity of the thorax. Surgical procedure is simple and can get fast postoperative recovery to improve the patient's quality of life.
