Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Flail Chest-II01:26

Flail Chest-II

218
Managing flail chest, a condition characterized by a segment of the chest wall moving independently from the rest of the thoracic cage, requires a comprehensive approach. It includes a thorough assessment of the patient's condition, a diagnostic evaluation to determine the extent of the injury, and the implementation of appropriate medical interventions tailored to the individual's needs.
Assessment:
1. Clinical Evaluation:
History:
218
Fractures: Bone Repair01:27

Fractures: Bone Repair

3.4K
Treatment for a fracture is based on the type of break, the bone affected, and the patient's age.
Minor fractures with no bone displacement are treated by immobilizing the fractured bone using a cast or splint. However, in the case of fractures with displaced bones, the broken bones are repositioned before immobilization to ensure successful healing without deformation and loss of function. The realignment of fractured bone ends is performed through a process called reduction. If the...
3.4K
Flail Chest-I01:24

Flail Chest-I

235
Overview of Flail Chest
Flail chest is a severe and potentially life-threatening condition characterized by the fracture of three or more adjacent ribs in multiple places. It is most commonly caused by direct impacts and trauma, such as motor vehicle accidents or injuries from a steering wheel impact. It can also occur due to falls in elderly individuals with osteoporosis, or assaults involving sharp objects.
Pathophysiology
The pathophysiology of flail chest is complex, involving fractures of...
235
The Thoracic Cage: Ribs01:20

The Thoracic Cage: Ribs

3.5K
Ribs are curved, flattened bones forming the thoracic cavity wall with the thoracic muscles. There are 12 pairs of thoracic ribs. The posterior ends of all the ribs articulate with the T1–T12 thoracic vertebrae. In contrast,the anterior ends of most ribs attach to the sternum via their costal cartilages.
Parts of a Typical Rib
A typical rib has a head, neck, and body. The posterior end of the rib is called the head, followed by a narrow neck. The head articulates primarily with the costal...
3.5K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Antipodean Perspectives-Aged Care Nursing and the Multifaceted Role of the Aged Care Nurse.

Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy)·2022
Same author

Palliative Care Nursing in Australia and the Role of the Registered Nurse in Palliative Care.

Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy)·2022
Same author

Strengths-Based Nursing to Combat Common Infectious Diseases in Indigenous Australians.

Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy)·2022
Same author

Surgical Stabilisation of Traumatic Rib Fractures with Chronic, Residual Type A Aortic Dissection.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)·2021
Same author

The Role of Specific Chemokines in the Amelioration of Colitis by Appendicitis and Appendectomy.

Biomolecules·2018
Same author

Ethics of animal research in human disease remediation, its institutional teaching; and alternatives to animal experimentation.

Pharmacology research & perspectives·2017
Same journal

Correction: Haddock et al. <i>Imagine the Possibilities Pain Coalition</i> and Opioid Marketing to Veterans: Lessons for Military and Veterans Healthcare. <i>Healthcare</i> 2025, <i>13</i>, 434.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Macro Responsibility in the Microvascular World: Nurse Experiences in Flap Care, a Phenomenological Study.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Agreement Between Standing Eight-Point Multifrequency Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis and Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry for Body Composition Assessment in Apparently Healthy Greek Adults.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

'It's Not About the Food'-Understanding the Lived Experience of Patients Who Developed Hospital-Acquired Malnutrition (HAM) and That of Their Carers.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Unveiling the Humanizing and Therapeutic Values of Live Music in Healthcare Settings: A Scoping Review.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Respiratory Rehabilitation and Decannulation in Adults with Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation After Tracheostomy: A Narrative Review.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 1, 2025

Surgical Fixation of Sternal Fractures: Preoperative Planning and a Safe Surgical Technique Using Locked Titanium Plates and Depth Limited Drilling
15:11

Surgical Fixation of Sternal Fractures: Preoperative Planning and a Safe Surgical Technique Using Locked Titanium Plates and Depth Limited Drilling

Published on: January 5, 2015

63.8K

Management Pathways for Traumatic Rib Fractures-Importance of Surgical Stabilisation.

Selwyn Selvendran1, Rajkumar Cheluvappa2

  • 1Department of Surgery, St George Hospital, Kogarah, NSW 2217, Australia.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|April 28, 2023
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF) improves outcomes for severe chest trauma patients. Early SSRF is recommended for flail chest and multiple rib fractures, though more research is needed for simple fractures and elderly patients.

Keywords:
chest traumaflail chestrandomised control trialrib fracturesurgical stabilisation of rib fracturethoracic cagethoracic injury

More Related Videos

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device
04:19

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device

Published on: November 8, 2024

510
Creating Rigidly Stabilized Fractures for Assessing Intramembranous Ossification, Distraction Osteogenesis, or Healing of Critical Sized Defects
07:35

Creating Rigidly Stabilized Fractures for Assessing Intramembranous Ossification, Distraction Osteogenesis, or Healing of Critical Sized Defects

Published on: April 11, 2012

18.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Aug 1, 2025

Surgical Fixation of Sternal Fractures: Preoperative Planning and a Safe Surgical Technique Using Locked Titanium Plates and Depth Limited Drilling
15:11

Surgical Fixation of Sternal Fractures: Preoperative Planning and a Safe Surgical Technique Using Locked Titanium Plates and Depth Limited Drilling

Published on: January 5, 2015

63.8K
Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device
04:19

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device

Published on: November 8, 2024

510
Creating Rigidly Stabilized Fractures for Assessing Intramembranous Ossification, Distraction Osteogenesis, or Healing of Critical Sized Defects
07:35

Creating Rigidly Stabilized Fractures for Assessing Intramembranous Ossification, Distraction Osteogenesis, or Healing of Critical Sized Defects

Published on: April 11, 2012

18.4K

Area of Science:

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Rib fractures are common in blunt chest trauma, leading to significant pulmonary complications, pain, disability, and mortality.
  • Current management often involves clinical pathways and "bundles of care" to mitigate negative outcomes.
  • Severe rib fractures, including flail chest, require comprehensive management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze multimodal clinical pathways and intervention strategies for thoracic cage trauma.
  • To evaluate the role of surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF) in managing severe rib fractures.
  • To highlight the need for further research on SSRF in specific patient populations.

Main Methods:

  • Review of institutional clinical strategies and "bundles of care" for chest wall injury.
  • Analysis of multimodal clinical pathways incorporating SSRF.
  • Examination of existing evidence on SSRF for severe rib fractures, flail chest, and multiple simple rib fractures.

Main Results:

  • SSRF shows a positive prognostic role as part of a "bundle of care" for ventilator-dependent patients and those with flail chest.
  • Early SSRF is standard practice for multiple rib fractures, flail chest, and severe sternal fractures at the authors' institution.
  • Evidence supporting SSRF in multiple simple rib fractures is largely from retrospective studies; prospective data are limited.

Conclusions:

  • A multidisciplinary team approach is crucial for optimal management of thoracic cage injuries.
  • SSRF should be considered for severe chest trauma when initial interventions are insufficient, based on individual patient factors.
  • Further prospective studies and RCTs are needed to confirm SSRF benefits in multiple simple rib fractures and elderly patients.