ArticleTheScientificWorldJournal2021
Hardware Removal in Maxillofacial Trauma: A Retrospective Study.
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- Waste Generation in Pediatric Orthopaedic Hardware Removal Surgery.Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America · 2026Article
- Comparison of Laser-Sintered and Milled Patient-Specific Reconstruction Plates for Complications and Outcomes in Mandibular Defects-Comparative Analysis of a Single-Center Cohort.Journal of personalized medicine · 2023Article
- Characteristics and Complication Rates of Mandibular Fractures Caused by Violent Mechanisms Versus Nonviolent Mechanisms.Eplasty · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundMiniplates are commonly used for the fixation of maxillofacial fracture segments. Removal of the hardware is controversial. A retrospective study of medical records was performed to observe the reasons for plate removal. MATERIALS AND
methodsA 10-year retrospective study of medical records was performed. Demographics, type of fracture, location, type of miniplate used, the time gap between the insertion and removal, and causes of hardware removal were assessed.
resultsAbout 1472 patients had undergone internal fixation for the facial fractures. Stainless steel miniplate was used in 489 patients, and titanium was used in 983 patients. Out of the 42 cases, 22 cases involved the removal of titanium hardware and 20 patients involved the removal of stainless steel hardware. Infection/osteomyelitis was the main cause of hardware removal. The maximum amount of hardware failure was in the mandible. 78.6% of hardware removal was performed in males.
conclusionBased on our study, routine removal of titanium miniplates can be performed in children to avoid growth disturbances, not indicated in adult patients unless symptomatic.
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