Trends and Outcomes in Patients with Rib Fractures, 2016–2020: A Retrospective Cohort Study from the Nationwide Readmissions Database

Patients readmitted within 30 days of discharge with rib fractures are associated with higher six-month mortality. Rib fractures are a common injury in trauma patients. Reducing unnecessary readmissions in this patient population may improve patient outcomes, satisfaction, and decrease healthcare costs.

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Orthopedic Research and Reviews
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2026-02-01
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https://doi.org/10.2147/orr.s563977
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Trauma Management and Diagnosis
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Trends and Outcomes in Patients with Rib Fractures, 2016–2020: A Retrospective Cohort Study from the Nationwide Readmissions Database

Jarva Chow, Hua She, Elizabeth Hall, Sajid Shahul
Orthopedic Research and Reviews
Trauma Management and Diagnosis
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Trends and Outcomes in Patients with Rib Fractures, 2016–2020: A Retrospective Cohort Study from the Nationwide Readmissions Database

Jarva Chow, Hua She, Elizabeth Hall, Sajid Shahul
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Patients readmitted within 30 days of discharge with rib fractures are associated with higher six-month mortality. Rib fractures are a common injury in trauma patients. Reducing unnecessary readmissions in this patient population may improve patient outcomes, satisfaction, and decrease healthcare costs.

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Trends and Outcomes in Patients with Rib Fractures, 2016–2020: A Retrospective Cohort Study from the Nationwide Readmissions Database — Jarva Chow, Hua She, et al. · Orthopedic Research and Reviews (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS