[Local complications following implantation of Biorod].
We report on 2 cases with complications after implantation of Biorod. These seem to be the result of tissue reaction to the material. According to the manufacturer, such complications have been observed in 6 to 10% of the cases. These observations have not been published so far.
Poigenfürst
J
J
Unfallkrankenhaus Lorenz Böhler, AUVA, Wien.
Leixnering
M
M
Ben Mokhtar
M
M
D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005549:Foreign-Body Reaction / Q000601:surgery*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000601:surgery*; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012086:Reoperation; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000601:surgery*
D001672:Biocompatible Materials