Modified tightening for figure-of-eight sternal wiring closure

Krishna A. Bhagwat; Georgina C. Stephens; Mathew Jose Chakaramakkill; Ratheesraj Ratinam

doi:10.1097/IMI.0000000000000194

Modified tightening for figure-of-eight sternal wiring closure

Krishna A. Bhagwat, Georgina C. Stephens, Mathew Jose Chakaramakkill, Ratheesraj Ratinam

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This is a simple and quick method for the tightening of figure-of-eight wires routinely used for sternal closure. This technique gives a stable approximation, adequate reduction, and immobilization, providing higher strength and rigidity compared with conventional figure-of-eight closure. The advantage of this technique is that it tightens all the four wires equally, thus avoiding loose loops.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	368-369
Number of pages	2
Journal	Innovations
Volume	10
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/IMI.0000000000000194
Publication status	Published - 1 Sept 2015
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Figure-of-eight
Sternal closure
Sternal complications
Sternal Wires

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