Why would you use anything other than double loop cerclage?

BY SIMON C. ROE

Blog Simon Roe Double loop cerclage

References

  1. Roe SC. Mechanical comparison of cerclage wires: Introduction of the double-wrap/loop and loop/twist types, Vet Surg, 26:310-316, 1997
  2. Roe SC. Evaluation of tension obtained by use of three knots for tying cerclage wires by surgeons of various abilities and experience, JAVMA, 220(3):334-336, 2002
  3. Butare-Smith L, Roe SC: Double loop cerclage resist greater loads for more cycles than twist and single loop cerclage, Vet Surg, 2022. 51:335-340 http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/vsu.13756

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