Surgical stabilization of rib fractures in the geriatric trauma population is associated with equivalent outcomes to a younger cohort: A propensity matched analysis
Author:
Jensen StephanieORCID,
Sanderfer Van ChristianORCID,
Porter Kierstin,
Rieker Madeline G,
Maniscalco Brianna R.,
Lloyd Jenna,
Gallagher Robert,
Wang Huaping,
Ross Sam,
Lauer Cynthia,
Cunningham Kyle,
Thomas BradleyORCID
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