Journal article
Novel adhesives for sternal fixation and stabilization: A biomechanical analysis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Cerclage wires remain the current standard of care following median sternotomy, despite significant complications including dehiscence and infection. This study uses a human cadaveric model to investigate the use of glass polyalkenoate cements formulated from two glasses, A (mole fraction: SiO2:0.48, ZnO:0.36, CaO:0.12, SrO:0.04) and B (mole fraction: SiO2:0.48, ZnO:0.355, CaO:0.06, SrO:0.08, P2O5:0.02, Ta2O5:0.005), to improve …
Authors
Mehrvar C; Kuzyk P; Cohen G; Safir O; Zalzal P; Alhalawani A; Towler MR; Papini M
Journal
Clinical Biomechanics, Vol. 62, , pp. 66–71
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2 2019
DOI
10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2019.01.007
ISSN
0268-0033