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Surgical Fixation of Sternal Fractures: Preoperative Planning and a Safe Surgical Technique Using Locked Titanium Plates and Depth Limited Drilling

Article DOI: 10.3791/52124-v • 15:11 min • January 5th, 2015
January 5th, 2015 •
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1Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, 2Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, 3Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, St.-Theresien Hospital, 4Institute of Anatomy I, University Erlangen-Nuremberg

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Here we present a method to stabilize sternal fractures by using locked titanium plates in a low profile design. Performing subperiosteal dissection along the sternum while reducing the fracture, using depth limited drilling, and fixing the plates provides a safe surgical way.

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Surgical Fixation Sternal Fractures Preoperative Planning Safe Surgical Technique Locked Titanium Plates Depth Limited Drilling Sternal Plating Stability Complications Mediastinal Organs Anterior Sternal Plating Low Profile Locking Titanium Plates Surgical Approach Midline Incision
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