Internal Fixation of Absorbable Rib-connecting-pins for Multiple Rib Fractures(A Report of 116 Cases)

Objective To study the indications,methods and experience of absorbable rib-connecting-pins fixation in the treatment of multiple rib fractures. Method 116 cases with multiple rib fractures were performed internal fixation with absorbable rib-connecting-pins under general anesthesia. Results All cases were followed up for 1 to 15 months,with an average of 7 months.All fractures were achieved healing in 3 to 6 months after the operation.Except 5 cases of slight thoracic asymmetric,others were not found chest wall deformity. Conclusions Multiple rib fractures with severe chest wall collapse should be treated by internal fixation.Meanwhile,absorbable rib-connecting-pins fixation is a simple as well as effective method for the appropriate cases with multiple rib fractures.