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Application of 2.0 mm Titanium Plates in Rigid Internal Fixation of Mandibular Angle Fractures.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The present study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and stability of 2.0 mm Titanium plates in treatment of mandibular angle fractures.

Materials and methods

A randomized, prospective study was carried out on 17 patients treated by ORIF with 2.0 mm titanium plates. Operative handling of the plate and clinical stability were qualitatively analyzed.

Results

The 2.0 mm plate showed good intra-operative handling and adequate clinical stability with follow up of 6 months showing good soft tissue healing.

Conclusion

A single 2.0 mm titanium plate provides easy handling and adequate occlusal stability in the post-operative phase as compared to the traditional 2.5 mm plate without post-operative MMF.

Electronic supplementary material

The online version of this article (doi:10.1007/s12663-010-0128-2) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

SUBMITTER: Sabhlok S

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3177482 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Application of 2.0 mm Titanium Plates in Rigid Internal Fixation of Mandibular Angle Fractures.

Sabhlok Samrat S Waknis Pushkar P Bhagwat Ajit A

Journal of maxillofacial and oral surgery 20101201 4

<h4>Purpose</h4>The present study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and stability of 2.0 mm Titanium plates in treatment of mandibular angle fractures.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>A randomized, prospective study was carried out on 17 patients treated by ORIF with 2.0 mm titanium plates. Operative handling of the plate and clinical stability were qualitatively analyzed.<h4>Results</h4>The 2.0 mm plate showed good intra-operative handling and adequate clinical stability with follow up of 6 months sh ...[more]

PMID: 22190821

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Project description:BackgroundThe surgical treatment of acetabular fracture has adverse outcomes and high risk, and minimally invasive method is a good way to reduce complications and improve hip joint function. This study is to investigate the treatment of certain acetabular fractures primarily involving the anterior column and quadrilateral plate using a limited pararectus approach and the anatomical plates.MethodsA consecutive cohort of 17 patients with anterior displaced acetabular fractures were managed operatively with a limited approach and the anatomical plates. Ten patients had anterior column fractures, 1 patient had anterior wall fracture, 4 patients had transverse fractures and 2 patients had anterior column with posterior hemi-transverse fractures. The inferior half of the pararectus approach was adopted to open the medial window and to access the anterior column and the quadrilateral plate. The anatomical plates were used for internal fixation. Residual displacements were assessed on the postoperative CT scans using a standardized digital method. The surgical details, hip functional outcomes, and complications were noted.ResultsAll of the patients were operated using the limited pararectus approach and the anatomical plates successfully. The mean operative time and blood loss were 90.9 min and 334.1 ml, respectively. The average postoperative residual gap and step displacement on CT were 2.9 mm and 0.7 mm, respectively. The radiological outcome was estimated according to the Matta score, ten of the cases were graded anatomical, six were graded imperfect, and one was graded poor. Follow up averaged 15 months. Functional outcomes were excellent for nine, good for six, and fair for two. It was noted that one case of peritoneal injury was repaired intraoperatively.ConclusionsThe limited pararectus approach with the advantages of less trauma, direct exposure to the anterior column and quadrilateral plate. The anatomical plates can fit with the surface of the acetabulum, which saves the time of remodeling plates during operation and facilitate fracture reduction. The combination approach can be a good choice for limited surgery of displaced anterior acetabular fractures especially involving the quadrilateral plate.

Dataset Information

Application of 2.0 mm Titanium Plates in Rigid Internal Fixation of Mandibular Angle Fractures.

Purpose

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

Electronic supplementary material

Publications

Application of 2.0 mm Titanium Plates in Rigid Internal Fixation of Mandibular Angle Fractures.

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