title: The use of the Wurtzberg system to facilitate fixation in facial osteotomies.
abstract: Results of the use of titanium miniplates for the management of fractures and elective osteotomies in the craniofacial region in 40 patients over the past 24 months are reported. Titanium as a biomaterial, the benefits and liabilities of rigid internal fixation, and the effects of using miniplates upon surgical practice are discussed. Clinical examples are provided to illustrate actual usage of craniomaxillofacial miniplates.
authors.affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Marsh
mesh_terms: D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D001864:Bone Wires; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006801:Humans; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography