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Current concepts of absorbable fixation in first ray surgery

L D Cicchinelli1, M González San Juan, J Aycart Testa

  • 1Podiatry Institute, Tucker, Georgia, USA.

Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
|July 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Absorbable fixation in foot surgery has advanced from sutures to screws using materials like polyparadiaxanone (PDS) and polygycolide acid (PGA). Future research will explore poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) for improved internal fixation.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Medical Device Development

Background:

  • Absorbable fixation devices have progressed from traditional sutures and pins to modern screw designs.
  • Key biomaterials currently utilized include polyparadiaxanone (PDS), polygycolide acid (PGA), and poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolution and current state of absorbable fixation in reconstructive foot surgery.
  • To evaluate the established benefits and limitations of PDS and PGA in this surgical context.
  • To highlight emerging PLLA-based devices as future advancements.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on absorbable fixation materials.
  • Analysis of clinical outcomes and material properties of PDS and PGA in foot surgery.

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  • Identification of trends and future directions in internal fixation technology.

    • Main Results:

    • PDS and PGA have been extensively evaluated, revealing distinct advantages and disadvantages in reconstructive foot surgery.
    • Current research indicates a need for improved absorbable fixation devices with enhanced mechanical properties and biocompatibility.

    Conclusions:

    • The development of absorbable fixation devices is continuously evolving towards more effective solutions in orthopedic procedures.
    • Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) rods and screws represent the next frontier in the quest for ideal internal fixation in foot surgery.