Resorbable bone fixation: its potential role in cranio-maxillofacial trauma
| Autor: | B L, Eppley, C D, Prevel, A M, Sadove, D, Sarver |
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| Rok vydání: | 1996 |
| Předmět: |
Fracture Healing
Skull Fractures Polymers Surface Properties Bone Screws Biocompatible Materials Equipment Design Maxillary Fractures Orthopedic Fixation Devices Fracture Fixation Internal Polylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid Copolymer Absorbable Implants Humans Maxillofacial Injuries Lactic Acid Bone Plates Orbital Fractures Polyglycolic Acid Zygomatic Fractures |
| Zdroj: | The Journal of cranio-maxillofacial trauma. 2(1) |
| ISSN: | 1074-3219 |
| Popis: | The concept of biodegradable bone fixation devices, which provide sufficient rigidity to allow fracture healing and resorption thereafter, has significant appeal in cranio-maxillofacial trauma treatment; however, biodegradable bone fixation devices have not yet become available for clinical use in the craniofacial skeleton. This article reviews the obstacles in developing a resorbable polymer bone fixation system and describes the initial use of such a system in the treatment of cranio-maxillofacial trauma patients. It also discusses the potential role of a resorbable polymer bone fixation system in conjunction with the use of metal fixation in the management of facial fracture. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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