title: Role of mini- and microplate fixation in fractures of the midface and mandible.
abstract: Le Fort defined the classic weak points of facial fractures. Fractures of the midface and mandible are believed to require management with standard rigid fixation. Recent work has allowed mini- and microplating of multiple fracture fragments into more manageable larger segments for reduction and subsequent plating with rigid fixation to peripheral buttresses. The technique and indications for use are outlined.
authors.affiliation: Department of Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
authors.forename: G R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Evans
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Clark
authors.forename: P N
authors.initials: PN
authors.lastname: Manson
authors.forename: L S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Leipziger
mesh_terms: D001860:Bone Plates; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D017102:Fracture Healing / Q000502:physiology; D018460:Fractures, Comminuted / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*