"Best" wire twister for cerclage wire

Re: "Best" wire twister for cerclage wire

Beats — Thu, 07 May 2015 06:58:21 GMT

Thanks everyone for input.

Might stick with the heavy-duty needle-holders for future twisting needs and possibly get a loop-cerclage tensioner (and loops) instead of replacing broken twister.

David

Re: "Best" wire twister for cerclage wire

Rob Loxley — Mon, 04 May 2015 14:06:31 GMT

[quote user="Robin Grimmer"]I often think a pair of pliers with the built in wire cutters would do the job just as well ;-)[/quote]

Yes, but maybe harder to sterilise?

Re: "Best" wire twister for cerclage wire

Robin Grimmer — Mon, 04 May 2015 13:23:10 GMT

I often think a pair of pliers with the built in wire cutters would do the job just as well ;-)

Re: "Best" wire twister for cerclage wire

Michael Woodhouse — Sun, 03 May 2015 16:43:25 GMT

We have the first one in your Vet Instrumentation list.I like the design - the holes in the jaw keep the tension equal.

Their kit has a lifetime warranty, so unless you have been badly abusing them I would send them back.

I've noticed a reduction in quality of the Vet Instrumentation kit once the American's bought the company. I had a pair of fine scissors disintegrate this week during normal use that have gone back about 1 year old.

Recently had a bit more stuff from Vettsco - seemingly good quality and better priced. They are also prepared to negotiate if you are spending a bit of money.

http://www.vetisco.com/index.php?route=product/product&filter_name=wire&page=5&product_id=2001

Re: "Best" wire twister for cerclage wire

Evelyn Barbour-Hill — Sun, 03 May 2015 16:24:37 GMT

They are all quite expensive, aren't they?

I guess it depends on how much help you feel the need of in achieving a neat firm twist and turning it down afterwards.

I confess that I use a nice long pair of tungsten carbide tipped needleholders (Mayo's? Not sure) after starting the twist by hand (both hands). I cut the wire (unless it's the very heavy one) with a pair of serrated scissors, retired from normal scissor duties and specially marked.