Fig. 2From: An assessment of outcomes with intramedullary fixation of fractured ribs a. 48 year old man with intramedullary splints in ribs 4 and 5 with cortical plates on the ribs below at 3 months post operatively. Rib 4 has healed completely with rib 5 showing bridging callus. b. Same patient at 6 months with complete resolution of pain at the fracture sitesBack to article page