Osseous Union after Mandible Reconstruction with Fibula Free Flap Using Manually Bent Plates vs. Patient-Specific Implants: A Retrospective Analysis of 89 Patients

Osseous Union after Mandible Reconstruction with Fibula Free Flap Using Manually Bent Plates vs. Patient-Specific Implants: A Retrospective Analysis of 89 Patients

The aim of this monocentric, retrospective clinical study was to evaluate the status of osseous union in uni- and poly-segmental mandible reconstructions regarding conventional angle-stable manually bent osteosynthesis plates (Unilock 2.0 mm) versus titan laser-melted PSI patient-specific implant’s...

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Main Authors: Michael Knitschke, Sophia Sonnabend, Fritz Christian Roller, Jörn Pons-Kühnemann, Daniel Schmermund, Sameh Attia, Philipp Streckbein, Hans-Peter Howaldt, Sebastian Böttger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Current Oncology
Subjects:
osseous free flaps
patient-specific implants
plate-related complications
free fibula flap
bone healing
osseous union
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/29/5/274

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