Deterministic Adjustable Bone Plate Design
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Author(s)
Seldin, Edward B.
Cervantes, Thomas Michael
Slocum, Alexander H
Date Issued
March 2012
Journal
Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher
ASME International
Citation
Cervantes, Thomas M. et al. “Deterministic Adjustable Bone Plate Design.” Journal of Medical Devices 6, 1 (March 2012): 017521 © 2012 ASME
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Abstract
Fracture of the mandible is a common injury associated
with facial trauma. Close to 50% of patients admitted to the
hospital require surgery to restore normal anatomy and
function, often with a period of jaw immobilization to allow
formation of a bony union between the fracture halves [1].
Occlusion, or proper alignment of teeth, is necessary for
patient comfort and also determines the success of a surgical
repair. Misalignment of the fracture halves can be difficult for
a physician to objectively assess, but is easily noticed by the
patient, leaving little room for error during surgery.
Misalignment, called malocclusion, is observed in close to
18% of patients after mandibular fracture repair [2].
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering
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