Ultrasound-aided fixation of biodegradable implants in pediatric craniofacial surgery

Pediatric Neurosurgery
Philipp R AldanaBarry Steinberg

Abstract

Bioresorbable implant systems have been used for the rigid fixation of cranial and facial bones. A relatively recent advancement has been the fixation of these implants using an ultrasonic device. Published reports with such a device in pediatric craniofacial surgery have been limited. We report our experience with ultrasound-aided fixation of bioresorbable implants in the craniofacial surgery of children. We retrospectively examined the clinical information, complications and outcome following the use of a commercially available ultrasound-aided bioresorbable implant system (SonicWeld Rx™, KLS Martin, Jacksonville, Fla., USA) during craniofacial surgery by University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville surgeons. Follow-up was obtained via clinical examination or telephone interview. Over a period of 3 years, 37 pediatric patients (age range: 2 months to 16 years) had placement of these implants for immediate bony fixation during craniofacial procedures. Pathology consisted mainly of craniosynostosis (n = 19), and trauma (n = 16). Twenty-eight had combined craniofacial procedures; 9 patients had facial procedures. Reoperation was performed for: wound infection (n = 1), plate extrusion (n = 1). Delayed subcutaneous plate...Continue Reading

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Sep 10, 2013·Journal of Cranio-maxillo-facial Surgery : Official Publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery·Christian FreudlspergerMichael Engel
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