Rib fracture surgery: does age matter? new study says yes.
NCT ID NCT06464302
First seen Apr 29, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026
Summary
This study looked at over 1,000 patients who had surgery for broken ribs. Researchers wanted to see if older age and more severe injuries led to worse outcomes in the hospital, such as death or longer time on a breathing machine. The goal is to help doctors better predict recovery and plan care for these patients.
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Department for trauma, hand and reconstructive surgery, University hospital Muenster
Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, 48149, Germany
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