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From: A new combination technique of the modified Robicsek wire fixation and plate fixation achieves effective repair of transverse sternal fracture: a report of two cases

Fig. 2

Intraoperative photographs and schemas in Case 1. A The front of the sternum was exposed, and a fracture line was found at the 2nd lower intercostal margin (arrow). B, C According to the modified Robicsek technique with some minor modifications, both ends of a stainless-steel wire were advanced via the 1st intercostal space and drawn out via the 4th intercostal space, alternating from the posterior side of the 2nd rib to the anterior side of the 3rd rib and back to the poster side of the 4th rib. D, E Stainless-steel wires were passed horizontally at the 2nd and 3rd interscostals. F The front of the sternum was fixed with a 12-pin H-shaped SternaLock® plate, and two transverse stainless-steel wires were tied in front of the sternum at the 2nd and 3rd intercostals

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