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Methods: This retrospective study included multiple trauma (MT) patients operatively treated for an FC injury between 2011 and 2024. The indication for surgery was based on a computed tomography (CT) proof of an FC, objectifiable paradoxical breathing, and prolonged weaning. All patients treated used a single osteosynthesis system. Lung volumes were manually measured in preoperative and postoperative CT scans of the thorax in the thinnest CT reconstructions available. The primary outcomes of interest were the changes in the lung volumes following surgical stabilization of the FC. Results: During this study, 21 patients (90.48% male) were operatively treated for their FC injury. All patients had been affected by high-energy trauma. The corresponding median Injury Severity Score (ISS) was 26 (IQR 17.5, 33). Patients suffered 7 (IQR 6, 10) and 6 (IQR 2, 9) fractured ribs of the left and right hemithorax, respectively. Three (IQR 0, 3) and two (IQR 0, 3) ribs of the left and right hemithorax, respectively, were stabilized at 7 (IQR 2, 18) days post admission. There were no significant changes in the lung volumes comparing preoperative and postoperative CT scans. Conclusions: As this study did not detect CT volume changes comparing preoperative and postoperative scans, CT scans following surgery may not qualify for an objective measurement of the surgical effectiveness regarding lung volume restoration in the short-term follow-up. 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