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What is a sternal plating?
SternalPlate is a low profile plate and screw system for the stabilization and fixation of fractures of the anterior chest wall including sternal fixation following sternotomy, sternal fracture(s) and sternal reconstructions.
What is plating in fracture?
Plates are like internal splints that hold the broken pieces of bone together. They are attached to the bone with screws. Plates may be left in place after healing is complete, or they may be removed (in select cases). In this x-ray, broken bones in a forearm are held in position with plates and screws while they heal.
How long do sternal fractures take to heal?
The amount of pain you feel and how long it may last for will depend on the type of injury you have and how badly you have been hurt. As a rough guide, fractured ribs and sternums take about 4-6 weeks to heal and it is usual to still feel some discomfort after this time. Bruising can take between 2-4 weeks to heal.
Do bones heal faster with plates and screws?
Implanted metal can help broken bones heal in proper alignment. While these implants do not help the bone heal faster, they can help to hold bones in the proper position while healing takes place. Implants may include metal plates and screws, pins, and intramedullary rods inserted into the cavity of a bone.
Do metal plates make bones stronger?
Most commonly used to hold bones in place while they heal, titanium plates are erosion resistant and strong enough to hold the mending bones in place.
Is a cracked sternum serious?
Sternal fracture can interfere with breathing by making it more painful; however, its primary significance is that it can indicate the presence of serious associated internal injuries, especially to the heart and lungs.
What happens if sternal wires break?
In conclusion, injury from fracture or migration of sternal wire is a rare but potentially devastating complication of median sternotomy. Sternal movement from nonunion and upper body activity may hasten wire failure and migration.
What do you need to know about the sternalplate?
The heart of what we do. SternalPlate is a low profile plate and screw system for the stabilization and fixation of fractures of the anterior chest wall including sternal fixation following sternotomy, sternal fracture (s) and sternal reconstructions. Traditionally, wire cerclage has been used to reapproximate the sternum after sternotomy.
Which is better, sternal plate fixation or wire cerclage?
Sternal healing was superior in rigid plate fixation patients at both 3 and 6 months. Mean computed tomography scores in the rigid plate fixation and wire cerclage groups at 3 months were 1.7±1.1 and 0.9±0.8 (p=0.003).
What is the sternal plate and screw system for?
SternalPlate is a low profile plate and screw system for the stabilization and fixation of fractures of the anterior chest wall including sternal fixation following sternotomy, sternal fracture (s) and sternal reconstructions.
Which is the best bone fixation for sternal reconstruction?
Rigid bone fixation is the standard of care for all bone reconstructions except that after sternotomy. Sternal reconstruction after median sternotomy using rigid fixation with plates may improve bone healing and reduce pain when compared with wire cerclage.