Clinical trial NCT04745520 - References

Rib Fractures — Randomized Clinical Trial of Rib Fixation Versus Medical Analgesia in Uncomplicated Rib Fractures on Pain Control.

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Comparison of Rib Fixation With Medical Analgesia in Patients With Uncomplicated Rib Fractures on Pain Control: a Multi-center Randomized Clinical Trial

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