Prophylactic cerclage cables are often placed intraoperatively about a fracture to prevent propagation. However, biomechanical data supporting optimal cable placement location are lacking. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of prophylactic cerclage placement location on the propagation of femoral shaft fractures.
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