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Resorbable polymer fixation for craniomaxillofacial surgery: development and engineering paradigms.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  11314499     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Advances in medical technology continue to present clinicians with new treatment options for their patients. Frequently, however, a "settling-in" period occurs after initial introduction, during which continued use and experience present new considerations. Absorbable internal fixation has been available in the orthopedic arena for more than a decade, but has been widely available in the craniomaxillofacial arena for only the past few years. Although the major considerations governing its use were obvious initially, since then a set of essential paradigms has presented itself. The authors summarize these principles, providing numerous clinical examples, with the goal of illustrating the current potential of this technology as well as establishing a baseline from which future developments can issue.
Authors:
W S Pietrzak; B L Eppley
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of craniofacial surgery     Volume:  11     ISSN:  1049-2275     ISO Abbreviation:  J Craniofac Surg     Publication Date:  2000 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2001-04-20     Completed Date:  2001-05-24     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9010410     Medline TA:  J Craniofac Surg     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  575-85     Citation Subset:  D    
Affiliation:
Biomet, Inc., Warsaw, Indiana, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Absorbable Implants*
Biocompatible Materials
Bone Plates
Bone Screws
Humans
Jaw Fixation Techniques / instrumentation*
Lactic Acid
Polyglycolic Acid
Polymers
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Biocompatible Materials; 0/Polymers; 0/polylactic acid-polyglycolic acid copolymer; 26009-03-0/Polyglycolic Acid; 26100-51-6/poly(lactic acid); 50-21-5/Lactic Acid

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