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  • Title: Modified Tightening for Figure-of-Eight Sternal Wiring Closure.
    Author: Bhagwat KA, Stephens GC, Chakaramakkill MJ, Ratinam R.
    Journal: Innovations (Phila); 2015; 10(5):368-9. PubMed ID: 26536080.
    Abstract:
    This is a simple and quick method for the tightening of figure-of-eight wires routinely used for sternal closure. This technique gives a stable approximation, adequate reduction, and immobilization, providing higher strength and rigidity compared with conventional figure-of-eight closure. The advantage of this technique is that it tightens all the four wires equally, thus avoiding loose loops.
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