Modified Tightening for Figure-of-Eight Sternal Wiring Closure

Innovations (Phila). 2015 Sep-Oct;10(5):368-9. doi: 10.1097/IMI.0000000000000194.

Abstract

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.

MeSH terms

  • Bone Wires*
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Humans
  • Sternotomy / instrumentation
  • Sternotomy / methods*
  • Sternum / surgery