Primary reconstruction with AO-miniplates after severe cranio-maxillofacial trauma.
Miniplate osteosynthesis has proven to be an invaluable aid when used in severe cranio-maxillo-facial trauma and has thus eliminated the necessity for external fixation devices. Primary exact anatomical reduction, and fixation of the fragments with miniplates, gives both good aesthetic and functional results.
Dept. of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, University Hospital, Freiburg/Breisgau, W.-Germany.
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D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D004867:Equipment Design; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D014945:Wound Healing