The purpose of this study is to gather information about a device used to help fix broken ribs. Hypothesis: Rib fracture repair with the U-plate system is clinically durable and safe for the indications of flail chest repair, acute pain control, chest wall defect repair, and rib fracture non-union.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Adverse Post-op Events Related to the Repair and Plating System
Timeframe: 180 days
The Rand 36-Item Health Survey Results - Physical Functioning Scale
Timeframe: results at 60, 120, and 180 days post-repair with results posted for 180 days
The Rand 36-Item Health Survey Results - Role Limitations - Physical Scale
Timeframe: results at 60, 120, and 180 days post-repair with results posted for 180 days
The Rand 36-Item Health Survey Results - Role Limitations - Emotional Scale
Timeframe: results at 60, 120, and 180 days post-repair with results posted for 180 days
The Rand 36-Item Health Survey Results - Vitality Scale
Timeframe: results at 60, 120, and 180 days post-repair with results posted for 180 days
The Rand 36-Item Health Survey Results - Emotional Well-being Scale
Timeframe: results at 60, 120, and 180 days post-repair with results posted for 180 days
The Rand 36-Item Health Survey Results - Social Functioning Scale
Timeframe: results at 60, 120, and 180 days post-repair with results posted for 180 days
The Rand 36-Item Health Survey Results - Bodily Pain Scale
Timeframe: results at 60, 120, and 180 days post-repair with results posted for 180 days
The Rand 36-Item Health Survey Results - General Health Scale
Timeframe: results at 60, 120, and 180 days post-repair with results posted for 180 days
The McGill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ) - Present Pain Intensity (PPI)
Timeframe: results at 60, 120, and 180 days post-repair with results posted for 180 days
The McGill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ) - Pain Rating Index (PRI)
Timeframe: results at 60, 120, and 180 days post-repair with results posted for 180 days