Rib fracture study reveals age and injury severity key to recovery

NCT ID NCT06464302

First seen Apr 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study examined how a patient's age and the severity of their injuries impact short-term outcomes after surgical repair of broken ribs. Researchers analyzed data from over 1,000 patients treated at a single hospital. The goal was to understand which patients are at higher risk for complications or longer hospital stays.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department for trauma, hand and reconstructive surgery, University hospital Muenster

    Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, 48149, Germany

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