Repair of sternal dehiscence using a Harrington compression system.
A case of sternal dehiscence repaired with a Harrington compression system is presented. This is a widely available apparatus, is relatively simple to use, and provides rigid internal fixation.
Miller
M D
MD
Texas Back Institute, Dallas.
Johnson
R G
RG
Naifeh
J
J
D000328:Adult; D001864:Bone Wires; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery*; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000628:therapy*