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May 10, 2026The American Surgeon0 citationsOpen Access

National Changes in Timing and Rates of Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures (SSRF): SSRF Occurring Early and More Often

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MVMichael J. de VirgilioUniversity of California, IrvineAGAreg GrigorianUniversity of California, IrvinePNPeter NguyenTwitter (United States)

Key Points

  • The research aims to examine the national trends in surgical stabilization of rib fractures, focusing on timing and rates from 2017 to 2023.
  • Analyzed national data on surgical stabilization of rib fractures from 2017 to 2023.
  • Documented changes in length of stay (LOS) and patient demographics.
  • Observed a nearly 60% relative national increase in surgical stabilization rates.
  • Identified a progressively older patient cohort undergoing procedures.
  • Noted a significant reduction in length of stay with increased early and intermediate surgeries.

Abstract

72-≤120 h) SSRF cases, aligning with existing guidelines.

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Virgilio et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a002222c8f74e3340f9d109https://doi.org/10.1177/00031348261448906
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