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Fracture characteristics.
| Variable | Total n=76 |
|---|---|
| Number of rib fractures (mean ± SD) | 7 ± 3 |
| Bilateral rib fractures (n, %) | 15 (20) |
| Location rib fracture (n, %) | |
| Costae 1–4 | 65 (86) |
| Costae 5–8 | 74 (97) |
| Costae 9–12 | 38 (50) |
| First rib fracture (n, %) | 21 (28) |
| Flail segment (n, %) | 12 (24) |
| Displacement (n, %) | 31 (41) |
| Dorsal fracture (n, %) | 54 (71) |
| Rib fixation (n, %) | 28 (37) |
IQR: interquartile range; n: number; SD: standard deviation.
