Licéaga-Reyes R, Barrientos-Velázquez M, Banda-Oyervides RE

Language: Spanish
References: 9
Page: 125-128
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ABSTRACT

The titanium plates and screws are the golden standard the craniofacial fixation and their use is clearly documented and studied. Although there are disadvantages inherent to rigid fixation systems, as growing disturbing, displaced of the plate, need for a posterior removal, sensitivity to thermal changes, non union, condylar displacement, inter alia. The facial fractures in the pediatric patient has a high incidence and differences between the adult patient; in anatomy, physiology and psychological development, do the techniques in trauma management very variable for reestablish the anatomy and physiology harmonically avoiding sequels in child psychological development. Development of reabsorbable plates and screw offer to surgeon an ideal fixation system which allows an appropriate stability to achieve a better bone union, biocompatibility and avoid the use of a second intervention for its posterior withdrawal. The objective of this article is providing a comprehensive review about the management on orbital fractures in child patient and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of reabsorbing materials

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