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World J Orthop. Jul 18, 2013; 4(3): 134-138
Published online Jul 18, 2013. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v4.i3.134
Published online Jul 18, 2013. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v4.i3.134
Table 1 Biomechanical characteristics of median sternotomies in fresh sheep sterna 4 d after surgery
| Characteristic | Median straight sternotomy (n = 8), mean (range) | Median interlocking sternotomy (n = 8), mean (range) | Difference (95%CI) |
| CC displacement, mm | 9.66 ± 3.34 (5.24 to 15.35) | 1.26 ± 0.97 (0.3 to 2.8) | 6.08 to 10.71 P < 0.001 |
| AP displacement, mm | 9.12 ± 2.74 (5.48 to 14.78) | 1.20 ± 0.55 (0.3 to 2.5) | 6.06 to 9.77 P < 0.001 |
| Lateral displacement, mm | 8.95 ± 3.86 (5.1 to 17.1) | 7.24 ± 2.43 (3.26 to 11.11) | -1.32 to 4.74 P > 0.001 |
| Surface area, cm² | 10.40 ± 0.49 (9.6 to 10.9 ) | 16.8 ± 0.78 (15.3 to 18.3) | -7.01 to 5.78 P < 0.001 |
- Citation: Küçükdurmaz F, Ağır İ, Bezer M. Comparison of straight median sternotomy and interlocking sternotomy with respect to biomechanical stability. World J Orthop 2013; 4(3): 134-138
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v4/i3/134.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v4.i3.134