“…A few plates including horizontal titanium plates (Synthes GmbH, Oberdorf, Switzerland), the SternaLock (Biomet Microfixation Inc., Jacksonville, FL), and the Sternal Talon (KLS Martin Group, Tuttlingen, Germany) have been devised, some of which can be unlocked in case of emergency situations. [42][43][44] The Strasbourg Thoracic Osteosyntheses System (STRATOS) consists of rib clips with different angulations and connecting bars with adjustable length (MedXpert, Heitersheim, Germany). 45 All these systems serve the purpose well but are not absolutely necessary, as standard trauma plates can be used as well in most instances.…”