Open reduction surgery for sternum or rib fractures

In thoracic trauma, sternal and rib fractures are more common and can be caused by direct or indirect violence. Rib fractures are divided into single, multiple, and multiple rib fractures. If manual reduction is not possible, open reduction surgery for sternal or rib fractures is required. Treatment of diseases: rib fractures Indication Broken sternum or ribs. Even the chest: The method is to select 1 or 2 ribs that can be held in the center of the floating chest wall. After local anesthesia, puncture a small mouth with a sharp knife on the upper and lower edges, and clamp the ribs with a cloth clamp, taking care not to damage the intercostal space. The blood vessels and pleura are tied to the tail of the pliers by a traction rope, and are pulled by a pulley for about 2 weeks with a weight of 2 to 3 kg. Rib fracture fabric fixation: It has the effect of stabilizing fractures and relieving pain. The method is to use a strip of 5 to 7 cm wide tape, and in the exhalation state, from the bottom to the front, from the bottom to the top, paste the chest wall, mutual Overlap 2 to 3 cm, both ends need to exceed the front and rear median line 3 cm, the range includes the upper and lower ribs of the fracture rib. Preoperative preparation Antibiotics are routinely used before surgery.

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