title: The Biofix absorbable rod. A preliminary report.
abstract: An introduction to the biodegradable Biofix rod for use in podiatric surgery is presented. Its application for Austin-type bunionectomies is described. The advantages and shortcomings are compared to traditional internal fixation. For procedures necessitating osteotomy stability, the Biofix rod is another option for the podiatric surgeon.
authors.affiliation: Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center, CA.
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Yen
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Giacopelli
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Granoff
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Steinbroner
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001673:Biodegradation, Environmental; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011100:Polyglycolic Acid; D011108:Polymers
chemical_list: D011108:Polymers; D011100:Polyglycolic Acid