Ultra minimally invasive surgical stabilization of Rib fractures (uMI-SSRF): reduction and fixation techniques to minimize the surgical wound
The uMI-SSRF technique effectively reduces wound size and soft tissue damage in rib fracture stabilization while maintaining high fixation quality. This method shows promise for improving patient outcomes, reducing recovery time, and minimizing complications. Further studies with larger sample sizes and comparisons with other methods are warranted to verify the advantages of uMI-SSRF.
Authors
- Jui‐Ying Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0037-8631)
- Cheng‐Chang Lu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7194-9147)
- Sung‐Yen Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4191-2183)
- On‐Yee Lo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7964-7717)
- Dong‐Lin Tsai
- Chun Kuan Lu
- Hon Lok Lo
Institutions
- Harvard University (US)
- Kaohsiung Medical University (TW)
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital (TW)
- Hebrew SeniorLife (US)
- Kaohsiung Municipal Hsiao-Kang Hospital (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Journal of Emergency Surgery
- Published
- 2024-11-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13017-024-00566-3
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Trauma Management and Diagnosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.29