Surgical plate fixation of multiple rib fractures: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports

Dashurie Neziri¹  Konstantin Mitev¹  Emil Stoicovski¹  Zan Mitrev² 

[1] Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zan Mitrev Clinic;Department of Thoracic Surgery, Zan Mitrev Clinic;

关键词: Multiple rib fractures;    Surgical rib fixation;    Reconstruction plates;    Republic of Macedonia;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s13256-018-1683-2

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract Background The healthcare system in developing countries is limited; particularly, medical specialties such as emergency and trauma medicine are underdeveloped. Consequently, trauma injuries sustained in traffic accidents result in chronic morbidity more often than similar cases in developed countries. Multiple rib fractures induce significant patient morbidity. Current international guidelines recommend a multidisciplinary, surgery-based treatment approach to achieve optimal clinical benefit. Case presentation We admitted a 41-year-old Albanian man to our emergency department following a pedestrian-vehicle accident 5 days earlier. He presented with severe upper thoracic pain, chest deformity, dyspnea, tachycardia, subcutaneous emphysema, and hematoma. Chest radiography pointed to hypoventilated lung fields and a minor pleural effusion. Computed tomographic scans indicated displaced fractures of right lateral ribs 5 –11, hyperdensity regions from bone fragments, and pulmonary contusion. The treatment consisted of surgical fixation of ribs 7–10 using titanium reconstruction plates and cortical locking screws. The patient’s clinical condition rapidly improved postoperatively. Follow-up at 6 weeks confirmed a full return to preoperative daily activities and a high quality of life. Conclusions In this case report, we present a novel and promising development in the field of trauma medicine in the Republic of Macedonia. Trauma injuries can be treated via advanced multidisciplinary medical care according to international standards, allowing optimal health recovery.

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