Vstrebatel'né materiály v ortopedickej chirurgii
[Absorbable materials in orthopaedic surgery.]
Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE Language Slovak Country Czech Republic Media print
Document type English Abstract, Journal Article
PubMed
20444374
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- English Abstract MeSH
- Journal Article MeSH
The authors discuss the use of biodegradable in vivo absorbable osteosynthetic material BIOFIX manufactured by BIOSCIENCE Ltd. Tampere Finland. They describe its composition, indications, contraindications of its use, possible complications as well as advantages of its use in orthopaedics, traumatology and microsurgery. They present their initial experience with osteosynthesis of fractures with Biofix in the talocrural joint, shoulder and elbow. Key words: fractures of the ankle, osteosynthesis, Biofix.