Journal of Clinical Surgery 2014;(6):444-446

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1005-6483.2014.06.026

Clinical study of Ni-Ti shape memory alloy embracing fixator for multiple rib fractures

Xinqiang LI ; Jun YI ; Jiashou DONG

Keywords

rib fractures; memory alloy embracing fixator; internal fixator; surgery

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Objective To summarize the experience of diagnosis,treatment and clinical effects of Ni-Ti shape memory alloy embracing fixator for severe chest trauma complicated with multiple rib frac-tures.Methods From January 2009 to June 2013,the clinical data of 148 cases with embracing fixator and 47 cases with non-internal fixation were retrospectively analyzed and compared.Results Internal fix-ation was superior to non-internal fixation in hospital stay,pain perception,mechanical ventilation time, pulmonary function recovery and complications(P<0.05).Conclusion Ni-Ti shape memory alloy em-bracing fixator is better than other conservative therapies in the treatment of multiple rib fractures and it's worthy of spreading.