title: Sternal instability after midline sternotomy.
abstract: The purpose of this paper is to discuss sternal instability a problem occasionally associated with midline sternotomy, including the etiology, predisposing conditions, diagnosis and management. Among the methods of repair, sternal weaving and pectoralis muscle advancement are thought to be especially effective.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Robicsek
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fokin
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cook
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Bhatia
mesh_terms: D001864:Bone Wires; D006801:Humans; D010369:Pectoralis Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures; D019616:Thoracic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects