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Surgical Fixation of Sternal Fractures: Preoperative Planning and a Safe Surgical Technique Using Locked Titanium Plates and Depth Limited Drilling…
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Surgical Fixation of Sternal Fractures
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Surgical Fixation of Sternal Fractures: Preoperative Planning and a Safe Surgical Technique Using Locked Titanium Plates and Depth Limited Drilling
January 5th, 2015
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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 IncisionRelated Videos
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