[Internal metallic cranio-facial suspensions (a modification)]

Minerva Stomatol. 1989 Apr;38(4):413-4.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

After listing the various types of internal metallic suspension, the paper describes a modification to the standard frontozygomatic suture, that offers several advantages: less bulky, possibility of direct reinforcement and traction in the case of breakage of the external extremity.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Facial Bones / injuries*
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / instrumentation*
  • Humans
  • Osteotomy / methods*
  • Skull Fractures / surgery*
  • Traction / methods