ABSTRACT
ObjectiveTo analyze the clinical effect of internal fixation with grip-type of Ni-Ti alloy plate in treatment of multiple ribs fractures.MethodsClinical data of 50 patients with multiple ribs fractures treated by internal fixation t with grip-type of Ni-Ti alloy plate were retrospectively analyzed.ResultsThe chest pain alleviated,the shape of bony thorax recovered, paradoxical respiration vanished, and dyspnea relieved significantly in all cases after operation.Two months after operation, chest X-ray indicated healed fractures, internal fixation without loosening and breaking off, no chest deformity in all patients.Followed up 2 to 14 months,an average of 9 months,and no complication was found.ConclusionThe internal fixation with grip-type of Ni-Ti alloy plate in treatment of multiple ribs fractures was simple ,convenient,less invasive ,good tissue compatibility, stable fixation, less complications, and clinical results were satisfactory.