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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Biomaterials Science

Background:

  • Orbital implants are used to restore volume and contour after enucleation.
  • Synthetic hydroxyapatite implants offer a potentially cost-effective alternative to traditional options.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the problems and complications associated with the FCI3 synthetic hydroxyapatite implant.
  • To compare the complication profile of the FCI3 implant with existing literature.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective analysis of 120 patients who received the FCI3 implant over 4 years.
  • Data collected included patient demographics, surgical details, implant size, follow-up duration, and encountered complications.

Main Results:

  • Of 107 patients with adequate follow-up, 21 experienced discharge, and 3 had implant exposure.
  • Peg-related complications occurred in 35.2% of patients, including discharge and pyogenic granuloma.
  • The incidence of implant exposure was 2.8%, which is lower than reported for some other implants.

Conclusions:

  • The FCI3 synthetic hydroxyapatite implant is a viable, less costly option for orbital reconstruction.
  • Complication rates are comparable to other hydroxyapatite implants, with a notably lower exposure rate.
  • The implant's slightly softer composition led to one instance of fracture under extreme pressure.