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- 00:05Titolo
- 02:44Pre-operative Computed Tomography
- 04:34Initial Surgical Procedures
- 08:44Transverse Fractures and Oblique Fractures of Sternal Body
- 09:56Longitudinal Fractures, Oblique Manubrium Fractures and Sternocostal Separation
- 12:27Results: Pre-operative Planning and Operative Outcome
- 14:11Conclusion
Here we present a method to stabilize sternal fractures by using locked titanium plates in a low profile design. Performing subperiosteal dissection along the sternum while reducing the fracture, using depth limited drilling, and fixing the plates provides a safe surgical way.
