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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/30319| Title: | Biomechanics of median sternotomy closures |
| Authors: | Casha, Aaron Gauci, Marilyn Yang, Lang |
| Keywords: | Biomechanics Sternotomy Sternum -- Surgery |
| Issue Date: | 2003 |
| Publisher: | University of Malta. Faculty of Medicine and Surgery |
| Citation: | Casha, A., Gauci, M., & Yang, L. (2003). Biomechanics of median sternotomy closures. Malta Medical Journal, 15(2), 30-31. |
| Abstract: | Sternal dehiscence is commonly due to wire cutting through bone. A mathematical model of chest wall forces was formulated to calculate the maximum chest wall forces on coughing and verified on a cadaveric model. The properties of different closure materials and configurations were tested to destruction on a material testing machine. The properties of the bone-wire interface in a sheep sternal model were investigated by fatigue testing. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/30319 |
| ISSN: | 18133339 |
| Appears in Collections: | MMJ, Volume 15, Issue 2 MMJ, Volume 15, Issue 2 |
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