Absorbable Fixation in Forefoot Surgery : A Viable Alternative to Metallic Hardware - 03/07/13
, Nathan J. Young, DPM, AACFAS, AAFAS a, b, Charles M. Zelen, DPM, FACFAS, FACFAOM a, bRésumé |
After 4 to 8 weeks of normal primary bone healing, rigid internal fixation is no longer required. Newer generation absorbable implants have become reliable and cost-effective alternatives to metallic hardware. Modern implants are formulated to have increased strength and smoother resorption over the course of 18 to 24 months, which decreases the possibility of local inflammation. Historically, bioresorbable screws can be time consuming to insert, but newer devices are being developed that help ease their insertion. A case of a bunionectomy is presented with double osteotomy on a 40-year-old nurse fixated with polyglycolic acid and poly-l-lactic acid copolymer screws.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Absorbable fixation, ORIF, Polylactic acid, Polyglycolic acid, Polydiaxonone, Tornier RFS screw
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Vol 30 - N° 3
P. 283-293 - juillet 2013 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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