Modified Johannesburg technique sets the standard – superior biomechanical stability in chest tube fixation
The Modified Johannesburg Technique offers superior biomechanical stability for chest tube fixation, regardless of tube size or material. This technique should be considered the preferred method in high-risk environments, including military and emergency care, to minimize dislodgement and enhance patient safety.
Authors
- Stefan Schleifenbaum (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9075-3756)
- Sebastian Krämer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4867-8884)
- Isabella Metelmann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1963-8189)
- Tobias Schöbel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6741-4369)
- Johann Justus Fricke
- Christian Kleber
- Ric Meißner
Institutions
- Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology (DE)
- University Hospital Leipzig (DE)
- Foundation for Education and Musculoskeletal Research (US)
- Leipzig University (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
- Published
- 2026-01-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-025-03071-7
- Primary Topic
- Trauma Management and Diagnosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00