Application of absorbable plate in oral maxillofacial fractures
Zhang, M.; Liu, Y.; Xi, Q.; Bu, R.-f.; Zhang, H.-z.; Yang, G.; Chen, F.
Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 92(30): 2131-2133
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 0376-2491 PMID: 23158278 Document Number: 658638
To explore the biological features and clinical efficacies of absorbable plates and screws for rigid internal fixation. From June 2006 to June 2010, 201 FIXSORB(TM)-MX absorbable plates were used in 57 patients, including 41 males and 16 females aged from 11 - 81 years. And 185 plates were used in 53 patients of maxillofacial fracture and 16 plates in 4 undergoing orthognathic operations with rigid internal fixation. All wounds healed primarily and there were no major complications. Forty-five cases were followed up for an average period of 12 months (range: 3 - 36). No obvious adverse effect and absorbable implants rejection were observed. The fracture lines were in the right position in 56 cases. As a kind of fine material for internal fixation with strong elasticity and strength, absorbable plate shall be widely used clinically.