Operative Fixation of Rib Fractures Utilizing CT Biopsy Grids for Preoperative Localization of Traumatic Rib Fractures

Cressilee Butler, MD; William Vanlandingham, MD; brandon hancock, MD; Amanda Celii, MD; Roxie M. Albrecht, MD; Jason S. Lees, MD, FACS

Product Details
Product ID: ACS-5658
Year Produced: 2018
Length: 2 min.


Rib Fractures Remain A Significant Cause Of Morbidity In The Trauma Population. For Patients Undergoing Operative Fixation Of Rib Fractures, Accurate Localization Of The Rib Fracture Is Paramount. Current Localization Techniques Utilizing Manual Palpation And Anatomical Structures Are Imprecise. With The Use Of Ct Biopsy Grids, Patients Can Undergo More Accurate Preoperative Rib Localization.