Silicone block interposition for traumatic bone loss.

Abstract

In situations where bone is lost secondary to trauma, the use of a hand-carved silicone block provides good results. When bone grafting is undertaken, a well-defined membrane will have enveloped the implant. Incising the membrane allows easy block removal, and after freshening the bone ends, a cavity awaits the bone graft. This technique offers simplicity and adequate stability for therapy, and secondary bone grafting is facilitated by the created space.

• Authors: R Freund, T W Wolff, B Freund
• Journal: Orthopedics (Orthopedics) Vol. 23 Issue 8 Pg. 795, 799, 802, 804 (Aug 2000) ISSN: 0147-7447 [Print] United States
• PMID: 10952041 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Silicones

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Bone Resorption (etiology, surgery)
• Bone Transplantation (methods)
• Child
• Debridement (methods)
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Graft Survival
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Prostheses and Implants
• Silicones
• Wounds and Injuries (complications)