Impact of Prophylactic Cerclage Location on Femoral Fracture Propagation: A Biomechanical Study.
Shuyang HanKartik I ReddyNicholas D LanfermeijerRobert FrangieSabir K IsmailyJonathan E GoldHannah J LundbergDavid Rodriguez-QuintanaPublished in: Journal of orthopaedic trauma (2024)
Propagation of femoral shaft fracture was effectively resisted when a prophylactic cable was placed within 5 mm from the initial fracture, whereas cables placed more than 10 mm below the initial fracture were not effective in preventing fracture propagation.
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