From: Rib plating of acute and sub-acute non-union rib fractures in an adult with cystic fibrosis: a case report
Pain score ribs
Pain score iliac crest
Hospital admission, oral analgesics
5
Not applicable
Pre-operative, with epidural catheter
3-6
Post-operative day 3, with epidural catheter
1-2
4-5
Discharge home, oral analgesics
3-5