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Nonmetallic fixation in traumatic midfacial fractures
1Division of Plastic Surgery, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis 46202-5200, USA.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|March 1, 1997
Summary
Resorbable fixation devices offer potential for facial fracture healing but have limited clinical success. Further research is needed to prove their utility in traumatized facial skeletons.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials science
- Orthopedic surgery
- Maxillofacial surgery
Background:
- Resorbable fixation devices for facial fractures are appealing due to degradation after healing.
- Clinical experiences with these devices have been limited.
- Their effectiveness in traumatized facial skeletons remains unproven.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review clinical experience with resorbable fixation in managing facial skeletal injuries.
- To assess the utility of resorbable fixation in actual patients.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical management of orbital, zygomatic, and maxillary skeletal injuries.
- Analysis of outcomes using resorbable fixation devices.
Main Results:
- Limited favorable clinical experiences reported.
- The technology's usefulness in traumatized facial skeletons is not yet established.
Conclusions:
- Resorbable fixation for facial fractures shows promise but requires more evidence.
- Further clinical validation is necessary to confirm its role in treating facial trauma.