J Korean Orthop Assoc.
1985 Dec;20(6):1183-1186. 10.4055/jkoa.1985.20.6.1183.
The Treatment of Fractures of the Femur using Nylon Cerclage: A Report of 3 Cases
- KMID: 2446177
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1985.20.6.1183
Abstract
- Historically, cerclage has gained a bad reputation because of the early unfavorable results with the Parham band and subsequent further poor results with wire cerclage. The treatment and management of elderly patients with fractures through osteoporotic bone is fraught with difficulties. The standard methods of internal fixation are not always satisfactory as metal plates and screws and intramedullary nailing do not hold well in osteoporotic bone. To overcome this problem, a system of straps and plates has been devised. We experienced 3 cases of femoral fractures using nylon cerclage system, such as the segmental fracture, oblique fracture in osteoporotic patient and the fracture below a hip prostesis. The end-result was satisfactory.
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