Sternal Pain After Rigid Fixation: A Pilot Study of Randomization Rigid vs Conventional Wire Closure

Comparison of Alternative Rigid Sternal Fixation Techniques

Rigid Sternal Fixation Improves Postoperative Recovery

INTRODUCTION During the past five years, ridged sternal fixation has been utilized for sternal closure after cardiac surgery. It is known that this procedure provides better sternal stability; however, its contribution to patient recovery has not been investigated. METHODS Retrospective chart review was conducted for patients who underwent CABG and/or valve surgery in our institution between ...

Multifilament Cable Wire versus Conventional Wire for Sternal Closure in Patients Undergoing Major Cardiac Surgery

BACKGROUND Stainless steel wiring remains the most popular technique for primary sternal closure. Recently, a multifilament cable wiring system (Pioneer Surgical Technology Inc., Marquette, MI, USA) was introduced for sternal closure and has gained wide acceptance due to its superior resistance to tension. We aimed to compare conventional steel wiring to multifilament cable fixation for sternal...

A Comparative Analysis of Rigid and Non Rigid Fixation in Mandibular Fractures: a Prospective Study

The aim of this prospective study was to compare the postoperative outcome in 80 mandibular fractures patients, treated by open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) and intermaxillary fixation (IMF) at Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Khyber College of Dentistry, Peshawar from 10th February 2006 to 9th February 2007. The most common age group involved was 21-30 years and the common cause ...

A prospective randomized study of sternal closure: comparison of Mersilene tape versus standard wire closure.

BACKGROUND To compare in a prospective randomized study Mersilene tape and standard metal wire for complications and pain upon sternal wound closure. METHODS Sixty-four patients scheduled for cardiac surgery were prospectively randomized to undergo sternal closure using either Mersilene tape (n=30) or standard metal wire (n=34). The intensity of postoperative pain from the chest wound was ass...