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Single-stage craniofacial distraction using resorbable devices.

Fernando D Burstein1, Joseph K Williams, Roger Hudgins

  • 1The Center for Craniofacial Disorders, Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia 30342, USA. FBursteing@aol.com

The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|November 29, 2002
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New resorbable internal bone distraction devices simplify craniofacial surgery by eliminating hardware removal. These devices were successfully used in 21 pediatric patients for bony expansion, showing promising results.

Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Craniofacial Surgery
  • Pediatric Orthodontics

Background:

  • Craniofacial deformities often require complex surgical interventions.
  • Traditional bone distraction techniques involve multiple surgeries, including hardware removal.
  • There is a need for innovative solutions that minimize patient morbidity and treatment duration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of novel resorbable internal bone distraction devices for craniofacial applications.
  • To assess the performance of three distinct device models tailored for different craniofacial segments and age groups.
  • To determine the feasibility of single-stage placement and avoidance of hardware removal in pediatric patients.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study involving 21 pediatric patients (9 female, 12 male) aged 6 days to 15 years.

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  • Implantation of 39 resorbable internal distraction devices across various craniofacial sites (mandible, maxilla, frontal bones).
  • Gradual bony expansion at a rate of 1-2 mm/day, with latency periods of 48-72 hours.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful bony expansion achieved in all 21 patients, with distances ranging from 15 to 30 mm.
    • No device structural failures or major complications were reported during the 2-year study period.
    • The resorbable devices facilitated a single-stage procedure, negating the need for subsequent hardware removal.

    Conclusions:

    • Resorbable internal bone distraction devices represent a safe and effective alternative for craniofacial reconstruction in pediatric patients.
    • These devices simplify surgical protocols and reduce the overall treatment burden.
    • Further research may explore long-term outcomes and broader applications of this technology.