Chapter 1 Epidemiology and Definition of Chest Wall Injuries -- Chapter 2 A Review of Modern Literature -- Chapter 3 The Current Treatment of Flail Chest Injuries -- Chapter 4 The Pathophysiology of Flail Chest Injury -- Chapter 5 The Non-Operative Treatment of Flail Chest Injury -- Chapter 6 Biomechanics of Rib Fracture Fixation -- Chapter 7 Indications for Operative Fixation of Flail Chest Injuries -- Chapter 8 Surgical Approaches for Rib Fracture Applications -- Chapter 9 Principles of Plate Fixation: Rib Fracture Applications -- Chapter 10 Associated Intra-Thoracic Injuries and Their Treatment -- Chapter 11 Clinical Outcomes Following Operative Fixation of Flail Chest Injury -- Chapter 12 Complications of Surgical Treatment and Their Management -- Chapter 13 Post-Operative Care including Chest Tube Management -- Chapter 14 Long-Term Outcome Following Flail Chest Injuries -- Chapter 15 Management of Associated Fractures (Scapula, Clavicle) -- Chapter 16 Unstable Chest Wall Injuries: Future Directions.