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8189986

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
5 Pt 1
pubmed:dateCreated
1994-6-21
pubmed:abstractText
Rigid fixation using plates and screws is an accepted mode of repair for facial fractures and osteotomies. To avoid potential complications associated with metal implants, bioresorbable implants are being developed. A study was performed to assess the strength over time of three bioresorbable polymeric screws for facial bone reconstruction. Screws of each polymer type and a titanium control were implanted in the periorbital bones of eight rabbits. Rabbits were euthanized at various time intervals. Pull-out testing and histological analysis were performed. Results showed varying degrees of resorption and screw pull-out strength dependent on time and polymer type, and no change in the control. This study demonstrates that bioresorbable screws can be used in bone, although the optimal choices for human implantation are yet to be determined.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
May
pubmed:issn
0023-852X
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
104
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
556-61
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1994
pubmed:articleTitle
Bioresorbable screws for facial bone reconstruction: a pilot study in rabbits.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Otolaryngology, SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse 13210.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Comparative Study, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't