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Diagram of a long plate stabilizing a reduced segmental rib fracture. The long plate must cover the 2 fracture lines of the segmental fracture. It is preferred to have 3 holes over the displaced segment with at least 3 holes on each side (lateral and medial) of the segment. Two plate holes are left empty above the fracture lines.
