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Abstract
In ten mature rabbits two cerclage wires were placed 9 mm apart on one femur. The
contralateral femora were sham-operated and served as controls. The animals were killed
after 99 days and the femora subjected to four-point bending tests. All wires were
embedded in callus. Strength slightly increased and stiffness was unchanged in the
wired femur compared with the contralateral femur. Provided they give sufficient stability,
cerclage wires may be used without fear of reducing bone strength.
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Publication history
Accepted:
October 25,
1994
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© 1995 Published by Elsevier Inc.
