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Published on: April 11, 2012
A multidisciplinary approach to managing rib fracture non- or malunion with bridging heterotopic ossification: a case
Ahmed Faidh Ramzee1, Ahmad AlJabary2, Ruben Peralta1,3
1Department of Trauma Surgery, Hamad Medical Corporation, PO Box 3050, Doha, Qatar.
Abstract:
Rib nonunion with malunion and heterotopic ossification (HO) is a rare complication of rib fractures. It is associated with significant morbidity and quality-of-life impairments owing to pain. Management is complex and requires a multidisciplinary approach involving surgery and appropriate multimodal pain management strategies, including systemic and locoregional interventions. We report a case of rib fracture nonunion with malunion and HO formation resulting in significant disability, successfully managed with surgical intervention and chronic pain management strategies employing radiofrequency ablation.
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