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Past and present of the use of cerclage wires in orthopedics

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Cerclage wiring is a simple technique that has been practiced widely since the advent of surgical treatment of fractures. Many studies have reported the use of various cerclage technologies with a wide range of results and clinical applications. The increasing numbers of periprosthetic fractures have led to a revival of interest for this simple technique. When cerclages function as implants, they may be used alone or together with a protecting device such as external or internal splints (such as plates, nails, stems of prosthesis or a combination of thereof). This article presents a review of the available literature relating cerclage-wiring techniques and updates the recommendations for clinical use.

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  1. Department of Orthopedics, Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, University of Bologna, Via Pupilli, 1, 40136, Bologna, Italy

    Andrea Angelini

  2. Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Asur Marche Area Vasta 5, Ascoli Piceno, Italy

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Angelini, A., Battiato, C. Past and present of the use of cerclage wires in orthopedics. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 25, 623–635 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-014-1520-2

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