Journal: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

Article Title: Pilot study on the feasibility of shape memory alloy implantation for Vancouver type B1 periprosthetic femoral fractures in a canine model: a step toward advancing treatment modalities

doi: 10.1186/s13018-024-05011-4

Figure Lengend Snippet: Radiographic observations. We compared the cerclage cable and shape memory alloy (SMA) using X-ray images. ( a ) Cable, ( b ) SMA. At 8 weeks, both groups exhibited callus formation without cortical connectivity. At 52 weeks, bone union was recognized with cortical connectivity. The black arrow indicates misalignment due to cable loosening. Left: postoperative, middle: 8 weeks, right: 52 weeks

Article Snippet: Finally, three single-loop cerclage cables (Ø 1.0 mm, SUS316L, DePuy Synthes Co., Paoli, PA, USA) were placed beyond plate notches with 4-Nm force tension for reinforcing the proximal part of the plate applied serially to the proximal first, second, and third notches.

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Journal: JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques

Article Title: Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures

doi: 10.2106/JBJS.ST.19.00032

Figure Lengend Snippet: Intraoperative photograph showing posterior fractures of right ribs 7 to 10. The patient is in the prone position. A blue double arrow denotes the spine. Ribs 7 to 10 are numbered. Thin white arrows show ZIPFIX bands placed in a paraspinous fashion on the right eighth and ninth ribs. The erector spinae muscles are noted with thick white arrows.

Article Snippet: We also reinforce the stabilization by adding a ZIPFIX polymer cable cerclage (DePuy Synthes) on the top of the plate (Fig. ), which is a polyetheretherketone (PEEK) biocompatible cable tie system with a self-locking ratchet for fast fixation of the sternum.

Techniques: Muscles

Journal: JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques

Article Title: Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures

doi: 10.2106/JBJS.ST.19.00032

Figure Lengend Snippet: Intraoperative photograph showing multiple left-sided fractures of rib cartilage (ribs 3 to 6) stabilized by long threaded plates and cerclage fixation. Empty plate holes are seen above the fractured cartilage. The left pectoralis major muscle is retracted laterally. The plates are attached by screws medially to the sternum and laterally to the osseous part of the rib, with no screws through the cartilage. The manubrium fracture is stabilized by an H-shaped sternal plate (white arrow).

Article Snippet: We also reinforce the stabilization by adding a ZIPFIX polymer cable cerclage (DePuy Synthes) on the top of the plate (Fig. ), which is a polyetheretherketone (PEEK) biocompatible cable tie system with a self-locking ratchet for fast fixation of the sternum.

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Journal: JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques

Article Title: Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures

doi: 10.2106/JBJS.ST.19.00032

Figure Lengend Snippet: Intraoperative photograph showing repair of a traumatic hernia with destruction of a portion of the intercostal muscles between ribs 5/6, 6/7, and 7/8. Bone deficit is seen in the left sixth and seventh ribs. A thick white arrow shows a xenograft underlay repair of the traumatic hernia. Ribs 6 and 7 are repaired with precontoured rib-specific plates and a cadaveric bone graft to bridge the gaps. Polymer cerclage bands are utilized to further secure the bone graft to the plates when there is an insufficient number of anchoring screws (≤3). The inferior tip of the scapula is shown and labeled. A 28 French gauge Blake drain is used as a chest tube.

Article Snippet: We also reinforce the stabilization by adding a ZIPFIX polymer cable cerclage (DePuy Synthes) on the top of the plate (Fig. ), which is a polyetheretherketone (PEEK) biocompatible cable tie system with a self-locking ratchet for fast fixation of the sternum.

Techniques: Muscles, Polymer, Labeling

Journal: JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques

Article Title: Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures

doi: 10.2106/JBJS.ST.19.00032

Figure Lengend Snippet: Intraoperative photograph of a patient with a right thoracoabdominal gunshot wound. Long sternal plates (30 holes) are contoured and anchored to the sternum and costal parts of the ribs spanning the fractured rib cartilage. Cerclage bands are enhancing rib fixation. The liver is exposed in the upper right corner.

Article Snippet: We also reinforce the stabilization by adding a ZIPFIX polymer cable cerclage (DePuy Synthes) on the top of the plate (Fig. ), which is a polyetheretherketone (PEEK) biocompatible cable tie system with a self-locking ratchet for fast fixation of the sternum.

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