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Biological Compatibility Profile on Biomaterials for Bone Regeneration
Published on: November 16, 2018
[The use of resorbable osteosynthesis materials].
1Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Kopf- und Halschirurgie, Plastische Operationen, Krankenhaus Dresden-Friedrichstadt, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Technischen Universität Dresden. voelkel-wo@khdf.de
Laryngo- Rhino- Otologie
|October 30, 2010
Summary
Resorbable implants with ultrasonic fixation offer stable, easy-to-use osteosynthesis for head and neck surgery, showing a low complication rate in reconstructive procedures.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Biomaterials Science
- Head and Neck Surgery
Background:
- Metallic and resorbable implants are available for fracture fixation and osteoplastic surgery.
- Selection of implant material depends on specific indications, considering advantages and disadvantages.
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate the efficacy and safety of resorbable implants with ultrasonic fixation in head and neck surgery.
- Compare outcomes of LactoSorb® and Resorb X® with SonicWeld Rx-System®.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of patients operated on since 1999 using resorbable materials.
- Utilized LactoSorb® (1999-2006) and Resorb X® plates/meshs with SonicWeld Rx-System® (2007 onwards).
Main Results:
- 52 cases involved LactoSorb® and Resorb X® with SonicWeld Rx-System®.
- Two cases experienced foreign body reactions leading to fistulas.
- One case reported plate fracture post-fixation.
Conclusions:
- Resorbable materials with ultrasonic pin osteosynthesis provide stable mechanical connections and easy handling.
- Low complication rates support their use in traumatologic and osteoplastic reconstructions.
- Ultrasonic fixation offers a viable alternative for head and neck reconstructive surgery.
