Özet:

Thoracic trauma, which is frequently encountered in the field of thoracic surgery, is of great importance with its mortality and morbidity rates and is usually observed as multiple body trauma. The treatment of rib fracture, one of the most common findings of thoracic trauma, is usually in the form of pain control. In addition to the classical pain control methods, there is also a treatment method with the Chrisofix® Chest Orthosis, which is not yet used commonly. In this case report, we aimed to present the treatment of multiple rib fractures with Chrisofix Chest Orthosis in a patient who was admitted to our hospital. A 47-year-old female patient was admitted to our hospital with blunt thorax trauma after an in-vehicle car accident. On the first examination, the patient was conscious, cooperative, and her general condition was fair. The radiologic evaluation revealed fractures on the anterolateral side of the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th ribs, a sternum fracture, and a minimal pneumothorax. In addition to the routine pharmacologic pain treatment and care, the Chrisofix Chest Orthosis was used for the repair of the fractions. The patient was successfully treated and discharged after three days of hospitalization. In this case, we concluded that the Chrisofix Chest Orthosis can be used on patients with multiple rib fractures, as it minimizes the complications, significantly reduces pain, and shortens the healing process.

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