title: [Use of Biofix C for stabilizing medial ankle fractures].
abstract: This report deals with the surgical technique and the results of stabilisation of 10 medial ankle fractures using Biofix C rods. They are cylindrical, biodegredable rods. Biorod is constructed of self-reinforced composite material. It consists of polyglycolide matrix with polyglcolide fibers. The bending strength of the material before operation is more than 200 MPa, exceeding 20-30 times the strength of cancellous bone. The material looses its mechanical strength in hydrolitic conditions during 5-6 weeks and dissolves totally during the following months. Our experience with a self developed guiding tool for the implantation of the Biorod is presented. All fractures healed without any notable complications. As of the 8th day full weight bearing was allowed in a below knee plaster cast for 6 weeks.
authors.affiliation: Unfallkrankenhaus Lorenz Böhler der AUVA, Wien.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Leixnering
authors.forename: K L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Moser
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Poigenfürst
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011100:Polyglycolic Acid; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D011100:Polyglycolic Acid
vernacular_title: Die Verwendung von Biofix C zur Stabilisierung von Innenknöchelfrakturen. Technik und Ergebnisse von 10 Operationen.