Motility assessment and clinical outcomes of a magnetically integrated microporous implant.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the surgical technique, morbidity, and motility of a novel microporous, high-density, polyethylene implant with magnetic coupling of the prosthesis and implant. Four adult patients requiring enucleation underwent implantation of a microporous, high-density, polyethylene implant with an integrated stainless steel, titanium-coated post. The motility of a magnetically embedded prosthesis was assessed by measuring lateral prosthetic excursion using digital photography. Clinical grading documented increased motility with a magnetically integrated prosthesis versus a nonmagnetically integrated prosthesis. The magnetically integrated microporous high-density implant appears to be an effective approach.
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University ofMiami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida 33136, USA.
Daniel M
DM
Miller
Timothy
T
Murray
Fernando
F
Suarez
Nicole L
NL
Cicciarelli
Greg G
GG
Swords
D000328:Adult; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D015353:Eye Enucleation; D005133:Eye Movements / Q000502:physiology*; D005137:Eye, Artificial; D006801:Humans; D008280:Magnetics; D020273:Orbital Implants; D011095:Polyethylenes; D017755:Prosthesis Fitting
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; C084562:Medpor; D011095:Polyethylenes