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Decision-making considerations in application of biodegradable fixation systems in maxillofacial surgery--a retrospective cohort study.
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Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery [J Craniomaxillofac Surg] 2014 Jul; Vol. 42 (5), pp. 417-22. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Jul 05. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- In a recent RCT comparing biodegradable (Inion CPS) with titanium (KLS Martin) plates and screws for fixation of osteotomies or fractures, we found that in 21% of the cases the surgeon decided intra-operatively to switch from biodegradable to titanium. The aim of the current retrospective cohort study was to analyse the reasons for these switches in order to find predictor variables that may be helpful in the decision to use biodegradable devices or not. The surgeons' opinion about the biodegradable system, and if there was a learning curve in the application of the biodegradable system were also investigated. All variables were assessed during the original RCT by using a questionnaire that was completed by the OMF surgeon directly post-operatively. For the outcome variable "surgeons' opinion" a separate questionnaire was used. Regarding the predictor variables a mandibular fracture had a higher risk of switching compared to a BSSO. However, looking at the reasons for these switches no firm conclusions can be drawn. There was a subjective learning curve to acquire the application-skills for the biodegradable system. There were no changes in isolated Le-Fort-I osteotomies despite the fact that the biodegradable system seems more difficult to apply in the midface. Inadequate stability was the main reason for switching. This can be material-related, or related to inexperience with or lack of confidence in the system, or impatience of the surgeon. A learning curve and personal preferences probably play an important role in the decision to switch. We think that with more patience and more experience it should be possible to increase both user comfort and confidence in the biodegradable system of Inion CPS, which likely will decrease the number of intra-operative switches.<br /> (Copyright © 2013 European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Adult
Attitude of Health Personnel
Biocompatible Materials chemistry
Bone Plates
Bone Screws
Clinical Competence
Cohort Studies
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Learning
Male
Mandibular Fractures surgery
Maxillary Fractures surgery
Middle Aged
Osteotomy, Le Fort instrumentation
Osteotomy, Sagittal Split Ramus instrumentation
Retrospective Studies
Surgery, Oral
Titanium chemistry
Young Adult
Zygomatic Fractures surgery
Absorbable Implants
Decision Making
Orthopedic Fixation Devices
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1878-4119
- Volume :
- 42
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23835567
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcms.2013.05.032