Rapid Sternal Closure

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Rigid Sternal Fixation Comes Of Age

For decades, sternal wounds have been closed using stainless-steel wire. But this type of non-rigid fixation presents many problems, including instability that can lead to dehiscence and potentially deadly mediastinitis. Wires can also break or cut through porous bone tissue. The time is right for an advanced system of true rigid fixation that reduces these risks while also enhancing patient comfort and promoting return to full function. The Rapid Sternal Closure System (RSC) from KLS Martin achieves all this and more.