Miniplate osteosynthesis in cranial skeletal fixation.
The use of miniplate osteosynthesis provides a three-dimensionally stable form of fixation for cranial skeletal defects secondary to trauma or surgery. They are easily contoured and are thus able to support the bone fragments in the correct anatomical position. Miniplates of 0.9 mm thickness are sufficient to provide stable fixation without causing significant displacement of the overlying soft tissues. Plating thus provides excellent stability and cosmesis.
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol.
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Telfer
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D000293:Adolescent; D001860:Bone Plates; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D005624:Frontal Bone / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000601:surgery; D009295:Nasal Bone / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000601:surgery*