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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