Table 1 Baseline demographics and characteristics of 73 patients with multiple rib fractures
Group | Study group (n = 42) | Control group (n = 31) | Test value | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sex (male/female) | 30/12 | 24/7 | χ2 = 0.332 | 0.564 |
Age range (year) | 20–72 | 27–70 | ||
Mean age (year) | 54.36 ± 18.65 | 52.18 ± 19.84 | t = 1.417 | 0.693 |
Type of injury (n) | χ2 = 0.715 | 0.942 | ||
Fall injury | 4 | 3 | ||
Traffic injury | 22 | 18 | ||
Crush injury | 11 | 8 | ||
Other | 5 | 2 | ||
Number of rib fractures | 4.86 ± 1.92 | 5.29 ± 1.92 | t = 0.344 | 0.953 |
Location of rib fracture (n) | ||||
Unilateral chest wall | 31 | 19 | ||
Bilateral chest wall | 11 | 12 | ||
Multiple injuries (n) | χ2 = 0.047 | 0.828 | ||
Yes | 36 | 26 | ||
No | 6 | 5 | ||
ISS score | 8.88 ± 1.69 | 8.71 ± 1.32 | t = 0.469 | 0.640 |