Osteosynthesis Plate Removal: Patient Benefits and Burdens

Maxillofacial fractures are <i>lege</i><i> </i><i>artis</i> treated via open reduction and internal fixation in cases of dislocation of the fracture. Plate removal is indicated for various reasons. Whereas symptomatic plate removals are justified, elective removal...

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Main Authors: Oliver Bissinger, Luisa Biermann, Andreas Kolk, Klaus-Dietrich Wolff, Carolin Götz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/5/1810