Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	2583
Country	Türkiye

Received	2013-03-01 20:10
Peer-Review Started	2013-03-03 17:34
To Make the First Decision	2013-03-18 15:40
Return for Revision	2013-03-20 08:27
Revised	2013-04-15 21:47
Second Decision	2013-06-03 16:02
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Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2013-06-04 09:33
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Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Autobiography
Article Title	Comparison of straight median sternotomy and interlocking sternotomy with respect to biomechanical stability
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Fatih Küçükdurmaz, İsmail Ağır and Murat Bezer
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Corresponding Author	Dr. Fatih Küçükdurmaz, Clinic of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Bezmialem Vakif University, School of Medicine, Adnan Menderes Blv, Istanbul 34093, Turkey. fatihmfk@hotmail.com
Key Words	Median sternotomy; Interlocking stenotomy; Stability; Osseos healing; Biomechanics
Core Tip	Sternal healing after median sternotomy can be compromised by an unstable closure. In this in vitro study, we found that the biomechanical characteristics of the median interlocking sternotomy were superior to those of the straight median sternotomy. The zigzag cuts made the sternotomy line significantly more stable and provided more surface area for bony healing. These improved features are highly associated with improved bony healing. We believe that the interlocking sternotomy will decrease the complications associated with sternotomy in clinical basis by providing a better bony healing.
Publish Date	2013-07-18 21:44
Citation	Kü?ükdurmaz F, A??r ?, Bezer M. Comparison of straight median sternotomy and interlocking sternotomy with respect to biomechanical stability. World J Orthop 2013; 4(3): 134-138
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v4/i3/134.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v4.i3.134

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