title: The novel bone holding technique using thread-tapper device.
abstract: There are several surgical methods and instruments for open-reduction internal fixation of facial bone fractures. We describe a technique whereby a tapper, supplied as part of absorbable fixation instrument systems, is used to manipulate and hold the fractured bone segments. Our facility has used this technique for several years, and we are of the opinion that this novel method is very useful for fragmented small-bone fixation. The described technique simplifies the operating technique by minimising problems associated with the holding of reduced fragments before fixation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Kyung-Hee
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Min
authors.forename: Seok-Chan
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Eun
authors.forename: Chan-Yeong
authors.initials: CY
authors.lastname: Heo
authors.forename: Rong-Min
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Baek
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D001863:Bone Screws; D004867:Equipment Design; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials