Resorbable coupling fixation in craniosynostosis surgery: experimental and clinical applications.
J Craniofac Surg
; 6(6): 477-82, 1995 Nov.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-9020737
ABSTRACT
The use of resorbable bone fixation devices composed of a copolymer of polyglycolic acid and polylactic acid were investigated in an animal model as well as in human application. We used resorbable plates and metallic microscrews in immature rabbits; plating of the coronal suture resulted in complete device resorption and increased interscrew distances (i.e., growth across the suture) after 8 postoperative months. In 20 infants with calvarial deformities, thin, straight resorbable plates were used for skeletal fixation after osteotomies and repositioning. A total of 231 fixation devices were implanted without complications after 12 postoperative months. These encouraging results have led to further clinical application in craniosynostosis deformities.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Polyglycolic Acid
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Polymers
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Biocompatible Materials
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Bone Plates
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Lactic Acid
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Craniosynostoses
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
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Infant
Language:
En
Journal:
J Craniofac Surg
Journal subject:
ODONTOLOGIA
Year:
1995
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States