CWIS NON-FLAIL Randomized Controlled Trial
A Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial of Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures in Patients with Severe, Non-flail Fracture Patterns
Principal investigator:
Fredric M. Pieracci, MD, MPH, FACS
Hypothesis: SSRF, as compared to standardized non-operative management, improves pain control, pulmonary function, risk of complications, and quality of life among patients with severe, non-flail chest fracture patterns
The objective of this trial is to investigate the efficacy of surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF), as compared to non-operative management, for hospitalized patients with non-flail, severe rib fractures.
The study will be conducted within expert, high volume centers that participate in the Chest Wall Injury Society (CWIS).
Participating Satellite Sites:
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