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Can Kinesiotaping Reduce Pain in Rib Fractures?: A Randomized Prospective Study
İsmail Dal1, Özgür Bektaş2, Sibel Kader3
1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kastamonu University, Kastamonu, Turkey.
Journal of Pain Research
|December 18, 2024
Summary
Kinesiotaping, when added to standard pain relief, significantly reduced pain scores in patients with rib fractures by the fourth day. This suggests kinesiotaping is an effective adjunctive therapy for managing pain after thoracic trauma.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Trauma Surgery
- Pain Management
Background:
- Rib fractures are common injuries resulting from thoracic trauma.
- Pain management is crucial for recovery and preventing complications.
- Current treatments include analgesics, but further options are explored.

