Plate fixation of fractures of the mid and upper face.
The principles and techniques of rigid plate and screw fixation for fractures of the mid and upper face are presented. These techniques offer advantages for the repair of fractures in these area, as well as for the stabilization of planned osteotomies.
Kellman
R M
RM
Department of Otolaryngology, State University of New York, Syracuse.
Schilli
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D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000601:surgery*