Cerclage wire

Last revised by Rohit Sharma on 28 Aug 2018

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Citation:

Kecler-Pietrzyk A, Sharma R, Hacking C, et al. Cerclage wire. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 19 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-55010

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-55010

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https://radiopaedia.org/articles/55010

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55010

Article created:

14 Aug 2017, Aneta Kecler-Pietrzyk

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At the time the article was created Aneta Kecler-Pietrzyk had no recorded disclosures.

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Last revised:

28 Aug 2018, Rohit Sharma ◉

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At the time the article was last revised Rohit Sharma had no recorded disclosures.

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4 times, by 4 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures

Systems:

Musculoskeletal, Trauma

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re-write

Synonyms:

Cerclage wiring

Cerclage wire refers to a type of orthopedic fixation/stabilization wire placed to approximate fractured bone fragments.

Types

full - 360° circumferential wire used in diaphysis segments of long bones
hemicerclage - wire is placed through one of the main fractured bone fragments, as used in the repair of long bone fractures, particularly at or near the metaphysis

Cerclage wiring may be used as a standalone device, or in combination with other fixation systems.

Uses

stabilization and fixation of proximal femur in cases of periprosthetic fractures of the femur, subtrochanteric fractures or as a prophylactic banding in total joint hip arthroplasty.
- see also: hip joint replacement-associated cerclage wires
fractures of the patella
acetabular fractures
acromioclavicular joint dislocation