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Chest wall injuries rarely include a definitive treatment plan that is unequivocally the correct answer for every patient.  More frequently, patients receive multiple perspectives from their team of healthcare professionals, loved ones, and patient education materials.

The healing process for most chest wall injuries suggests a partnership between patients and clinicians that will allow a healthy exchange of information and expectations from both parties to reach an optimal outcome.

In considering the most appropriate treatment plan, several factors must be considered, including:

• The patient's general state of health;
• The patient's diagnosis, prognosis, and comorbidities;
• The likely effectiveness of the respective treatment options, their risks, and side effects;
• The patient's health beliefs, goals, and preferences;
• The patient's capacity to manage the treatment and its consequences.

It can be helpful for patients to see & hear stories of other patients - so we have provided a handful of examples here to help.  Please feel free to review the videos and ask your team of healthcare professionals additional questions about the information provided as needed.  Or, if your team is unaware of or unable to support your needs, please feel free to contact the Chest Wall Injury Society for a member in your location.