title: [Absorbable materials in orthopaedic surgery.].
abstract: The authors discuss the use of biodegradable in vivo absorbable osteosynthetic material BIOFIX manufactured by BIOSCIENCE Ltd. Tampere Finland. They describe its composition, indications, contraindications of its use, possible complications as well as advantages of its use in orthopaedics, traumatology and microsurgery. They present their initial experience with osteosynthesis of fractures with Biofix in the talocrural joint, shoulder and elbow. Key words: fractures of the ankle, osteosynthesis, Biofix.
authors.affiliation: Ortopedická klinika LF UPJS, Kosice.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Vasko
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Jencíková