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Long-term outcomes of metacarpal fractures surgically treated using bioabsorbable plates: a retrospective study.

Kenji KosugiYukichi ZenkeTakafumi TajimaYoshiaki YamanakaKunitaka MenukiAkinori Sakai
Published in: BMC musculoskeletal disorders (2020)
This study demonstrates that the process of bioabsorption in metacarpal fractures might be completed in about 8 years, and the absorption speeds were different inside and outside of the bone. The bioabsorbable plates are more cost-effective than metallic implants. The potential for bioabsorbable plates to be used in various clinical procedures is promising.
Keyphrases
  • soft tissue
  • bone mineral density
  • risk assessment
  • bone loss
  • body composition
  • postmenopausal women
  • bone regeneration