Posterior Rib Fracture Non-Unions

Indication:

Posterior rib fracture non-union

Product used:

Two 10mm, Green, plates

Surgeon:

John C. Mayberry, MD, Portland, OR

History:

23 year old male victim of a high-speed motor vehicle crash in January 2005 who suffered right posterior rib fractures. In April 2005 he complained of persistent pain and fracture movement. A 3-D CT scan demonstrated fracture non-unions.

Treatment:

The patient had thorascopic-assisted repairs of rib fractures with a 10mm U-plate in June 2005 through a 10 cm posterior incision.

Follow-up:

The patient was able to return to work as a farm laborer without restrictions.