title: [Structural and biomechanical based differences of osteosynthesis in mandibular or mid-face fractures. Why does the AO still use stiff plates?].
abstract: The mandible and the midface differ considerably in their anatomic structure, and therefore require different techniques for fracture stabilisation. Midface-fractures are stabilised by mini-plates, which are arranged in a three dimensional fashion. Fractures of the mandible require stronger plates because the osteosynthesis is done in only one plane.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Wiederherstellende Chirurgie, Kantonsspital Basel.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Hammer
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Prein
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001860:Bone Plates; D001861:Bone Regeneration; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000601:surgery*
vernacular_title: Strukturell und biomechanisch begründete Unterschiede bei der Osteosynthese von Unterkiefer- oder Mittelgesichtsfrakturen. Weshalb benutzt die AO immer noch starre Platten?