Resorbable bone fixation: its potential role in cranio-maxillofacial trauma

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 t...

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Published inThe Journal of cranio-maxillofacial trauma Vol. 2; no. 1; p. 56
Main Authors Eppley, B L, Prevel, C D, Sadove, A M, Sarver, D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 1996
Subjects
Absorbable Implants
Biocompatible Materials - chemistry
Bone Plates
Bone Screws
Equipment Design
Fracture Fixation, Internal - instrumentation
Fracture Healing
Humans
Lactic Acid - chemistry
Maxillary Fractures - surgery
Maxillofacial Injuries - surgery
Orbital Fractures - surgery
Orthopedic Fixation Devices
Polyglycolic Acid - chemistry
Polymers - chemistry
Skull Fractures - surgery
Surface Properties
Zygomatic Fractures - surgery
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1074-3219