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. 2001 Sep;35(3):285-92.
doi: 10.1080/028443101750523195.

Use of self-reinforced polylactide osteosynthesis devices in craniofacial surgery: a long-term follow-up study

W Serlo  1 , O I Kaarela, H H Peltoniemi, J Merikanto, N A Ashammakhi, K Lassila, T Pohjonen, P Törmälä, T H Waris
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Use of self-reinforced polylactide osteosynthesis devices in craniofacial surgery: a long-term follow-up study

W Serlo et al. Scand J Plast Reconstr Surg Hand Surg. 2001 Sep.

Abstract

Self-reinforced polylactic acid or polylactide (SR-PLA) is a biodegradable polymer, which is strong enough to fix weight-bearing cortical bone fractures and osteotomies. We report our experience and follow-up of the use of SR-PLA plates in 15 clinical cranioplasties. Two of the cases are described in greater detail. In one of them SR-PLA plates were used in addition to titanium plates, and in the other an SR-PLA plate fixed with mini-titanium screws was used as the only fixation material. In the other patients SR-PLA plates or wire were used in addition to titanium. So far no complications have been observed in these 15 patients. The only small superficial fistula was associated with a titanium plate and titanium screws. The longest follow-up has been over eight years. Recent results show metal-like deformation properties in addition to complete late resorption, making SR-PLA osteosynthesis devices promising for use in craniofacial surgery.

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