[Use of Biofix C for stabilizing medial ankle fractures].
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.
Leixnering
M
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Unfallkrankenhaus Lorenz Böhler der AUVA, Wien.
Moser
K L
KL
Poigenfürst
J
J
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
D011100:Polyglycolic Acid
Die Verwendung von Biofix C zur Stabilisierung von Innenknöchelfrakturen. Technik und Ergebnisse von 10 Operationen.