Rib Fractures, Pain, Chest
Conditions
Brief summary
Kinesiotaping is used as a physiotherapy method to reduce muscle pain. In this technique, kinesiotaping tapes are attached to the relevant parts of the body. Patients experience serious pain in rib fractures. Kinesiotaping technique can potentially reduce pain by contributing to external stabilization of the ribs. In this study, patients with isolated rib fractures will be divided into two groups. The first group will be treated with kinesiotaping technique and routine painkillers. The second group will receive routine painkiller treatment. Pain scores between both groups will be compared.
Interventions
OTHERKinesiotaping
Kinesiotaping will be applied to patients in this group in addition to painkillers. Kinesiotaping is a physical therapy technique used to treat muscle pain. It is performed with kinesiotaping tapes attached to the skin. These bands are removed after 4-5 days.
DRUGPainkillers
Patients in this group will be treated with painkillers consisting of paracetamol and dexketoprofen.
Sponsors
Kastamonu University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 100 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Isolated thoracic injury within the last 24 hours * Patients aged 18-100 years
Exclusion criteria
* Hemothorax and pneumothorax requiring intervention * Injury severity index\>16 * Asthma and COPD * Tape allergy * Loss of consciousness (GCS \<15) * Incapacitated patients * Fracture of rib number 1-3
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Day 4 Visual Analogue Scale Pain Score | 4 days | Visual analog scale pain score on the 4th day after rib fracture |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed