title: Indications for use of a microsystem for internal fixation in craniofacial surgery.
abstract: The successful use of the newly developed Micro System for internal fixation is discussed. The Micro System provides a firm three-dimensional fixation of segments. Since it cannot withstand extreme muscle or masticatory forces, it should be used selectively. Its usefulness in the fields of craniofacial surgery, neurosurgery, and hand surgery is viewed optimistically.
authors.affiliation: University Hospital, Gottingen, West Germany.
authors.forename: H G
authors.initials: HG
authors.lastname: Luhr
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D002648:Child; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D016268:Internal Fixators; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery; D009917:Orbital Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D012886:Skull / Q000601:surgery*; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D015051:Zygomatic Fractures / Q000601:surgery