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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Published in:International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery 2011-01, Vol.40 (1), p.103-105
Main Authors: Gibbons, A.J, Mackenzie, N, Breederveld, R.S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
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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Summary: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