A novel sternal closure technique with implants suitable for complex dehiscences.
A novel sternum stabilization implant system is presented in a complex clinical case with previous pseudarthroses. The authors used the advanced closure system Sternal Talon of KLS Martin group and arranged 1 double and 2 single implants in an atypical fashion to fit the patient's needs. One year later follow up has not revealed any recurrence of pain or pseudarthrotic signs such as crepitation.
de Bucourt
Maximilian
M
Charité-University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany. mdb@charite.de
Swierzy
Marc
M
Ismail
Mahmoud
M
Gregor
Jan
J
Webler
Markus
M
Rückert
Jens-Carsten
JC
D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011542:Pseudarthrosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery*; D019616:Thoracic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*