Researchers have developed a new 'pioneering' surgical technique to repair broken ribs, that dramatically reduces pain and the recovery time.A two-hour surgical procedure called the 'Synthes Rib ...

Re-building a ribcage... with plates and screws: Surgery that can mend fractured ribs By RACHEL ELLIS FOR THE DAILY MAIL Published: 17:36 EDT, 29 September 2012 | Updated: 17:36 EDT, 29 September 2012 ...

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This new surgical procedure called the Synthes Rib Matrix, can really change the recovery time for the better. In this procedure, the ribs are not allowed to heal by themselves.

The new technique, Synthes Rib Matrix, sees patients undergo a 2 hour operation which is available both on the NHS and privately. During the surgery, tailor made plates are pinned to the broken ...