ORIF: The Operative Rib Fixation Study Trial Update

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The presentation, delivered by Benjamin Ollivere, focuses on the current evidence surrounding rib fracture fixation, addressing the limitations and lack of extensive data in this area of surgical practice. Acknowledging the contributions from the Edinburgh team and other collaborators, Ollivere outlines the objectives of the ORiF trial, aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of rib fixation procedures through a large-scale randomized controlled trial involving 532 patients. He discusses historical data on rib injuries, their management variations across different medical disciplines, and the importance of standardizing care to improve patient outcomes. Presenting a review of existing research, he highlights discrepancies in trial populations and outcomes, stressing the need for robust evidence before generalizing findings to broader practices. Ollivere also elaborates on the selection criteria for patients involved in the trial and the regimen of care provided, which includes multidisciplinary approaches to pain management and intervention criteria. Finally, he emphasizes on the need for data-driven practices in surgical decision-making, concluding with a poetic quote urging the necessity of evidence in healthcare.

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