RCT | Operative vs. nonoperative treatment of acute unstable chest wall injuries.

Operative vs Nonoperative Treatment of Acute Unstable Chest Wall Injuries: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)

Invited commentary: Operative Treatment of Acute Unstable Chest Wall Injuries—Let Us All Take a Deep Breath – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)

Author Interview: Operative vs Nonoperative Treatment of Acute Unstable Chest Wall Injuries – JAMA

Related:

Surgical management of rib fractures after blunt trauma: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials – Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England

RCT | Rib fixation is not beneficial for non–ventilator-dependent chest wall injuries.

Commentary on Twitter

Patients who are on mechanical ventilation may benefit from surgical treatment of unstable chest wall injuries, but non-ventilated patients demonstrated little benefit from surgical intervention. https://t.co/MlQ9qIrKon

— JAMA Surgery (@JAMASurgery) September 21, 2022