Fig. 3

Typical Views of TTS and TASIS. Note: (A) Intraoperative view of TASIS; (B) Postoperative incision view of TASIS; (C) Postoperative incision view of VATS; (D) Complete set of specialized thoracoscopic equipment and TiNi memory alloy fixation devices; (E) Placement of the fixation device on the target rib using a specialized thoracoscopic rib fixator; (F) Fixation device contracting and deforming to stabilize the fractured rib.