Rib fracture surgery: does age matter more than injury severity?
NCT ID NCT06464302
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at over 1,000 patients with multiple rib fractures to see how age and injury severity affect hospital outcomes after surgical repair. Researchers compared those who had surgery with those who did not, tracking deaths, time on a ventilator, and length of hospital stay. The goal is to better understand which patients benefit most from surgery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Surgical stabilisation of rib fractures (SSRF)
What this could lead to
If successful, this research could help doctors decide which patients benefit most from rib fracture surgery, potentially improving survival and reducing complications.
What could go wrong
This is a completed observational study, not a controlled trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups.
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Locations
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Department for trauma, hand and reconstructive surgery, University hospital Muenster
Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, 48149, Germany