title: Thyroid cartilage fracture: treatment with biodegradable plates.
abstract: A 29-year-old man fractured his thyroid cartilage while playing rugby. It was treated successfully with an Inion biodegradable plating system. Biodegradable plates are recommended for laryngeal reconstruction.
authors: Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Arrowe Park Hospital, Upton, Wirral CH 49 5PE, United Kingdom.
authors: R A
authors: RA
authors: Tasca
authors: I W
authors: IW
authors: Sherman
authors: G D
authors: GD
authors: Wood
mesh_terms: D020341:Absorbable Implants; D000328:Adult; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D005538:Football / Q000293:injuries; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D050724:Fractures, Cartilage / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D008297:Male; D013957:Thyroid Cartilage / Q000293:injuries*; D014832:Voice Disorders / Q000209:etiology