Status:
UNKNOWN
Surgical and Conservative Treatment in Isolated Minor Rib Fractures
Lead Sponsor:
Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital
Conditions:
Rib Fractures
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-100 years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research is to compare the outcomes of surgical stabilization and conservative treatment in patients with isolated minor rib fractures.
Detailed Description
Isolated minor rib fractures (IMRFs), which is defined by single or two isolated minor rib fractures caused by trauma or stress. Traditionally, rib fractures are managed mainly by surgical stabilizati...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patient age ≥ 20 years old.
- Patient was diagnosed with isolated minor rib fractures by thoracic surgeon.
- Patient was suitable for both surgical stabilization and conservative treatment.
Exclusion
- Severe trauma associated to other systems.
- Pathologic fractures: such as fracture due to metastasis or steroid therapy.
- Unconsciousness or disturbed conscious level.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2019
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
October 30 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
120 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04104932
Start Date
July 1 2019
End Date
October 30 2023
Last Update
September 26 2019
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