Rigid plate fixation accelerates bone healing after cardiac surgery. Is it enough to use it?

Ann Thorac Surg. 2013 Sep;96(3):1125. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.03.077.
No abstract available

Keywords: 18; 5.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Bone Plates*
  • Bone Wires*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Sternotomy / adverse effects*
  • Sternum / surgery*
  • Surgical Wound Dehiscence / surgery*