[A preliminary clinical study on absorbable screws]

Sheng Wu Yi Xue Gong Cheng Xue Za Zhi. 2005 Oct;22(5):1055-7.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

To evaluate the application of self-reinforced ploy-DL-lactide (SR-PDLLA) absorbable screws in the treatment of spongy bone and intra-articular fractures, the internal fixation with SR-PDLLA absorbable screw was performed on 58 cases,of which 25 were medial malleolus fractures, 14 condyle of humerus fractures, 9 tibial plateau fractures, 7 ulnar olecranon fractures, and 3 lateral malleolus fractures. Observations were made on the orthopaedic operation sites and overall conditions frequently and radiography was performed for periodic analysis. The results showed that SR-PDLLA absorbable screws were particularly effective and reliable, they had good biocompatibility in the treatment of spongy bone and intra-articular fractures and could be used safely in clinical practice.

MeSH terms

  • Absorbable Implants*
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Ankle Injuries / surgery
  • Bone Screws*
  • Child
  • Female
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal*
  • Fractures, Bone / surgery
  • Humans
  • Humeral Fractures / surgery*
  • Internal Fixators
  • Lactic Acid / chemistry*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Polyesters
  • Polymers / chemistry*

Substances

  • Polyesters
  • Polymers
  • Lactic Acid
  • poly(lactide)