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European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology

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01-05-2015 | General Review

Past and present of the use of cerclage wires in orthopedics

Authors: Andrea Angelini, Concetto Battiato

Published in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology | Issue 4/2015

Abstract

Cerclage wiring is a simple technique that has been practiced widely since the advent of surgical treatment of fractures. Many studies have reported the use of various cerclage technologies with a wide range of results and clinical applications. The increasing numbers of periprosthetic fractures have led to a revival of interest for this simple technique. When cerclages function as implants, they may be used alone or together with a protecting device such as external or internal splints (such as plates, nails, stems of prosthesis or a combination of thereof). This article presents a review of the available literature relating cerclage-wiring techniques and updates the recommendations for clinical use.

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Title: Past and present of the use of cerclage wires in orthopedics
Authors: Andrea Angelini
Concetto Battiato
Publication date: 01-05-2015
Publisher: Springer Paris
Published in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology / Issue 4/2015
Print ISSN: 1633-8065
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1068
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-014-1520-2

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