The purpose of this study is to assess the outcome of a muscle sparing, minimally invasive open surgical technique for unstable ribcage injuries after trauma. The investigators will compare the results from the study participants to a historical cohort who were operated with a different surgical technique with large incisions and simultaneous thoracotomy.
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Vital capacity of the lungs.
Timeframe: One year after surgery.
Forced vital capacity of the lungs.
Timeframe: One year after surgery.
Forced expiratory volume of the lungs.
Timeframe: One year after surgery.
Forced expiratory volume percent of the lungs.
Timeframe: One year after surgery.
Peak expiratory flow of the lungs.
Timeframe: One year after surgery.