Table 2 Rib surgery
From: A feasibility study of 60 consecutive patients operated for unstable thoracic cage
| Number | Spread | Mean | |
|---|---|---|---|
| fractured ribs | 449 | 2-14 | 7,5 |
| fixated ribs | 336 | 2-10 | 5,6 |
| plates | 222 | 0-9 | 3,7 |
| cerclage | 109 | 0-5 | 1,8 |
| im rods | 33 | 0-3 | 0,2 |
From: A feasibility study of 60 consecutive patients operated for unstable thoracic cage
| Number | Spread | Mean | |
|---|---|---|---|
| fractured ribs | 449 | 2-14 | 7,5 |
| fixated ribs | 336 | 2-10 | 5,6 |
| plates | 222 | 0-9 | 3,7 |
| cerclage | 109 | 0-5 | 1,8 |
| im rods | 33 | 0-3 | 0,2 |