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The aim of the present study was to assess whether an association still exists between a fractured first rib and global trauma scores suffered by the patient, examine mortality rates and identify other commonly associated injuries.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>This retrospective study examined records collected from patients from the Rockhampton Hospital with a traumatic FRF from July 2015 to June 2020. Patient demographics, mortality rate and injuries sustained were compiled. The Injury Severity Score (ISS) was utilised and calculated for each patient. Analysis was conducted to determine associations between trauma scores and FRFs.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>In total, 545 patients had a rib fracture with 48 patients identified as having an FRF. Median age was 50 years. Thirty\u2010seven (77%) were male. The most common mechanism of FRF was motor vehicle\/motorbike accidents (71%). Fifty percent of patients with an observed FRF had the highest global ISS of very severe, with 13% severe, 22% moderate and 15% mild. No patients died from their injuries. Of those with an FRF, 79% experienced fractures other than ribs, 75% had other rib fractures and 52% had chest injuries.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>A larger than expected proportion of FRFs were not associated with severe trauma scores or high mortality. These findings suggest that patients with an FRF may have a greater chance of surviving their traumatic FRF than previously reported. 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