Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9945304 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Under these loading conditions, plating increased stability at the midline compared to wires; this increased stability may facilitate the recovery of high-risk patients undergoing cardiac operation. To enhance in vitro testing methods, future studies should incorporate additional in vivo loading conditions applied to the sternum. Alternate plating configurations should also be examined to further increase stability.
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Authors
Shruti BS, Najmuddin J. BS, Erin L. BS, Nicole L. BS, Timothy P. MS, Janice F. MD, Raymond M. MD, Nicola MD, George D. PhD, Kristen L. PhD,