Use of a custom designed external fixator system to treat ballistic injuries to the mandible

Abstract The authors describe a custom designed mandibular external fixator II system that can be used to treat complex, comminuted fractures. The system is adjustable and lightweight, quick, robust, simple to apply, and allows mouth opening during healing, It is well suited to use in the modern war...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery 2011-01, Vol.40 (1), p.103-105
Hauptverfasser:	Gibbons, A.J, Mackenzie, N, Breederveld, R.S
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Bone Nails Bone Screws Bone Wires Dental Occlusion Dentistry Equipment Design External Fixators Fracture Fixation, Internal - instrumentation Fractures, Comminuted - surgery Humans Male Mandibular Fractures - surgery Medical sciences Military Personnel Mouth - physiology Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology Surgery Wound Healing - physiology Wounds, Gunshot - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract The authors describe a custom designed mandibular external fixator II system that can be used to treat complex, comminuted fractures. The system is adjustable and lightweight, quick, robust, simple to apply, and allows mouth opening during healing, It is well suited to use in the modern war surgery environment. The authors present a case of successful treatment of a ballistic fracture of the mandible using this device.
ISSN:	0901-5027 1399-0020
DOI:	10.1016/j.ijom.2010.08.001