Abstract
This study examined the load to failure ratio and stiffness of eight different cerclage techniques commonly used in the clinical management of fractures. For a single-loop cerclage, titanium cable was the strongest, while stainless steel wire secured with a commercial tightener was the weakest (P<0.05). When a single-loop configuration is necessary (i.e. trochanteric attachment) a cable system is superior to cerclage wiring. A double-wrap of either cable or wire was considerably stronger than any single-wrap cerclage technique and stronger than two cerclage wires (P<0.05).
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 236-238 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Clinical Biomechanics |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1990 |
Keywords
- Cerclage wiring
- Luque wire
- Parham band
- cable
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biophysics
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine