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Alcotzer I, Liassidou A, Hexsel D, Tsur Shenhav L, Artzi O. Optimal Changes Seen in Patients After Treatment With Poly- l -Lactic Acid: A Retrospective Descriptive Study. Dermatol Surg 2024; 50:69-74. [PMID: 37910604 DOI: 10.1097/dss.0000000000003993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Poly- l -lactic acid (PLLA) is a biostimulator that enhances collagen production and leads to volume restoration. It became popular because of its improvement of facial wrinkles and long-lasting effect, although the specific visible changes it causes in the facial area are not fully described. OBJECTIVE To identify and characterize the visible changes resulting from injecting PLLA into the facial area. METHODS A list of 678 patients who underwent 2 to 3 treatments with PLLA injections in this center between 2021 and 2022 were retrieved. After 2 rounds of evaluations, 31 independent international evaluators described the 3 main changes they observed in the before-and-after images (taken approximately 7 months after the last injection session) of the 12 patients with the most significant improvement. RESULTS A total of 1,015 descriptions were received. They were divided into categories based upon similarity. The main detected changes were better contouring and enhancement of the lateral face, a lifting effect and secondary impact on the nasolabial fold, and improvement of skin texture and skin firmness. CONCLUSION Poly- l -lactic acid injections were judged to be effective for contouring, lifting, and improving skin texture in the facial area. Further research is needed to validate these results and create an assessment scale for PLLA injections.
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- Inbar Alcotzer
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Division of Dermatology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Hexsel Dermatologic Clinic and Research Center, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Military Medicine and "Tzameret", Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
- Medical Corps, Israel Defense Forces, Israel
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- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Division of Dermatology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Song JH, Kang C, Park WH, Lee GS, Lee JK, Kim DH, Lee SW. Extended Distal Chevron Osteotomy and Akin Osteotomy Using Bioabsorbable Materials for Treatment of Moderate to Severe Hallux Valgus. J Foot Ankle Surg 2021; 60:1110-1116. [PMID: 34130930 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2021.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2020] [Revised: 09/28/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the suitability of bioabsorbable materials for fixation of extended distal chevron osteotomy and Akin osteotomy for the treatment of moderate to severe hallux valgus. We performed a retrospective analysis of extended distal chevron osteotomy and Akin osteotomy for the treatment of moderate to severe hallux valgus (33 patients, 42 feet). Fixation of extended distal chevron osteotomy and Akin osteotomy was performed using poly-l-lactic acid pins and polylactic acid/polyglycolic acid copolymer sutures, respectively. The radiological outcomes were evaluated based on the preoperative and 3-year follow-up intermetatarsal angle, hallux valgus angle, and hallux interphalangeal angle. The clinical results were assessed according to 3-year follow-up Manchester-Oxford Foot Questionnaire scores, patient satisfaction, and postoperative complications. All radiological and clinical results were compared with those of a control group treated with metallic implants. The mean 3-year follow-up intermetatarsal angle, hallux valgus angle, and hallux interphalangeal angle were significantly corrected from the preoperative values (all p < .001). The mean 3-year follow-up Manchester-Oxford Foot Questionnaire scores score was significantly improved from the preoperative values (p < .001). Regarding patient satisfaction, 88.1% of the patients reported good to excellent results. A total of seven complications were reported. All radiological and clinical results were comparable with those of control group treated with metallic implant. Based on these results, we recommend using bioabsorbable materials as another reliable device for fixation of extended distal chevron osteotomy and Akin osteotomy even for the treatment of moderate to severe hallux valgus.
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- Jae Hwang Song
- Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Konyang University Hospital, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, South Korea.
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- Professor, Department of Advanced Organic Materials and Textile Engineering System, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Third Year Resident, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Third Year Resident, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Konyang University Hospital, Daejeon, South Korea
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OBJECTIVES To determine if bioabsorbable pins can be used for stabilization of comminuted articular fragments in periarticular fractures with adequate quality of fixation, while eliminating the potential complications related to use of traditional implants. DESIGN Multicenter retrospective review. SETTING Two Level 1 trauma centers. PATIENTS/PARTICIPANTS Institutional billing records identified all cases (83) in which bioabsorbable pins were implanted. All charts were reviewed, and all periarticular fracture cases (80 fractures in 78 patients) were included. INTERVENTION Open reduction and internal fixation of highly comminuted periarticular fractures, using bioabsorbable poly-p-dioxanone and poly-l-lactic acid pins to stabilize the fragments of articular surface. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS Outcomes were determined by maintenance of articular reduction assessed at 6 weeks and 3 months; development of posttraumatic arthritis assessed radiographically and by clinical examination at 1 year postoperatively; and rates of local complications including infection, pin migration, and pin-related soft tissue complications evaluated by complete medical record review. RESULTS No patients showed loss of articular reduction at 6 weeks or 3 months. There were no pin-related local complications or pin migration and no instances of delayed union or nonunion. Radiographs showed 19% arthritic changes at 12 months, with 16% loss to follow-up. Infection rate was 6%. CONCLUSIONS In highly comminuted periarticular fractures, bioabsorbable pins are an intriguing alternative to traditional fixation methods. They afford similar effectiveness in maintaining stability without evidence of pin migration or other concerns of buried metallic implants.
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Pina S, Ferreira J. Bioresorbable Plates and Screws for Clinical Applications: A Review. JOURNAL OF HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING 2012. [DOI: 10.1260/2040-2295.3.2.243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Dhawan A, Ghodadra N, Karas V, Salata MJ, Cole BJ. Complications of bioabsorbable suture anchors in the shoulder. Am J Sports Med 2012; 40:1424-30. [PMID: 21856927 DOI: 10.1177/0363546511417573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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The development of the suture anchor has played a pivotal role in the transition from open to arthroscopic techniques of the shoulder. Various suture anchors have been manufactured that help facilitate the ability to create a soft tissue to bone repair. Because of reported complications of loosening, migration, and chondral injury with metallic anchors, bioabsorbable anchors have become increasingly used among orthopaedic surgeons. In this review, the authors sought to evaluate complications associated with bioabsorbable anchors in or about the shoulder and understand these in the context of the total number of bioabsorbable anchors placed. In 2008, 10 bioabsorbable anchor-related complications were reported to the US Food and Drug Administration. The reported literature complications of bioabsorbable anchors implanted about the shoulder include glenoid osteolysis, synovitis, and chondrolysis. These potential complications should be kept in mind when forming a differential diagnosis in a patient in whom a bioabsorbable anchor has been previously used. These literature reports, which amount to but a fraction of the total bioabsorbable anchors implanted in the shoulder on a yearly basis, underscore the relative safety and successful clinical results with use of bioabsorbable suture anchors. Product development continues with newer composites such as PEEK (polyetheretherketone) and calcium ceramics (tricalcium phosphate) in an effort to hypothetically create a mechanically stable construct with and improve biocompatibility of the implant. Bioabsorbable anchors remain a safe, reproducible, and consistent implant to secure soft tissue to bone in and about the shoulder. Meticulous insertion technique must be followed in using bioabsorbable anchors and may obviate many of the reported complications found in the literature. The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of the existing literature as it relates to the rare complications seen with use of bioabsorbable suture anchors in the shoulder.
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- Aman Dhawan
- Division of Sports Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W Harrison, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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Ramsay SD, Pilliar RM, Santerre JP. Fabrication of a biodegradable calcium polyphosphate/polyvinyl-urethane carbonate composite for high load bearing osteosynthesis applications. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2010; 94:178-86. [PMID: 20524193 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.31639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The formation of biodegradable implants for use in osteosynthesis has been a major goal of biomaterials research for the past 2-3 decades. Self-reinforced polylactide systems represent the most significant success of this research to date, however, with elastic constants up to 12-15 GPa at best, they fail to provide the initial stiffness required of devices for stabilizing fractures of major load-bearing bones. Our research has investigated the use of calcium polyphosphate (CPP), an inorganic polymer in combination with polyvinyl-urethane carbonate (PVUC) organic polymers for such applications. Initial studies indicated that composite samples formed as interpenetrating phase composites (IPC) exhibited suitable as-made strength and stiffness, however, they displayed a rapid loss of properties when exposed to in vitro aging. An investigation to determine the mechanism of this accelerated in vitro degradation for the IPCs as well as to identify possible design changes to overcome this drawback was undertaken using a model IPC system. It was found that strong interfacial strength and minimal swelling of the PVUC are very important for obtaining and maintaining appropriate mechanical properties in vitro.
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- Scott D Ramsay
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Pihlajamäki HK, Salminen ST, Tynninen O, Böstman OM, Laitinen O. Tissue restoration after implantation of polyglycolide, polydioxanone, polylevolactide, and metallic pins in cortical bone: an experimental study in rabbits. Calcif Tissue Int 2010; 87:90-8. [PMID: 20495791 PMCID: PMC2887933 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-010-9374-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2010] [Accepted: 05/02/2010] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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We performed qualitative and histoquantitative investigations of tissue restoration after implanting polyglycolide (PGA), polydioxanone (PDS), polylevolactide (PLLA), and stainless steel pins in the intramedullary canal of rabbit femurs. The effect of bioabsorbable devices on healing of a cortical bone defect was also assessed. The cortical bone defect was created in the right femur of 80 rabbits. Bioabsorbable and metallic pins in 60 and two metallic pins alone were implanted in 20 intramedullary canals; 80 left femurs served as intact controls. Follow-up times were 3, 6, 12, 24, and 52 weeks. At all time points, collagenous connective tissue, including bone trabeculae, surrounded the implant at the tissue-implant interface, replacing hematopoiesis and fat of the intramedullary canal. The groups did not differ in the area and trabecular bone area fraction of the resulting callus. Residual fragments of PGA and PDS were observed at 24 weeks, and complete degradation occurred within 52 weeks. PGA, PDS, PLLA, and metallic implants induced a bony and fibrous walling-off response in the intramedullary cavity. No inflammation was observed. Complete tissue restoration did not occur within the follow-up, even after complete degradation of PGA and PDS, which had shorter degradation times than PLLA. The cortical bone healing effect was not different between bioabsorbable pins and metallic wires. Thus, these polymers had no specific osteostimulatory or osteoinhibitory properties compared to stainless steel. Within the follow-up period, there were no significant differences in biocompatibility between the implants and no adverse inflammatory foreign-body reactions.
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- Harri K Pihlajamäki
- Research Department, Center for Military Medicine, Töölönkatu 44-48 D 65, 00250, Helsinki, Finland.
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Wan S, Lei W, Wu Z, Liu D, Gao M, Fu S. Biomechanical and histological evaluation of an expandable pedicle screw in osteoporotic spine in sheep. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2010; 19:2122-9. [PMID: 20577766 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-010-1489-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2009] [Revised: 04/03/2010] [Accepted: 06/11/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Transpedicular fixation can be challenging in the osteoporotic spine as reduced bone mineral density compromises the mechanical stability of the pedicle screw. Here, we sought to investigate the biomechanical and histological properties of stabilization of expandable pedicle screw (EPS) in the osteoporotic spine in sheep. EPSs and standard pedicle screws, SINO screws, were inserted on the vertebral bodies in four female ovariectomized sheep. Pull-out and cyclic bending resistance test were performed to compare the holding strength of these pedicle screws. High-resolution micro-computed tomography (CT) was performed for three-dimensional image reconstruction. We found that the EPSs provided a 59.6% increase in the pull-out strength over the SINO screws. Moreover, the EPSs withstood a greater number of cycles or load with less displacement before loosening. Micro-CT image reconstruction showed that the tissue mineral density, bone volume fraction, bone surface/bone volume ratio, trabecular thickness, and trabecular separation were significantly better in the expandable portion of the EPSs than those in the anterior portion of the SINO screws (P < 0.05). Furthermore, the trabecular architecture in the screw-bone interface was denser in the expandable portion of the EPS than that in the anterior portion of the SINO screw. Histologically, newly formed bone tissues grew into the center of EPS and were in close contact with the EPS. Our results show that the EPS demonstrates improved biomechanical and histological properties over the standard screw in the osteoporotic spine. The EPS may be of value in treating patients with osteoporosis and warrants further clinical studies.
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- Shiyong Wan
- Department of Orthopaedics, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, 15 West Changle Road, Xi'an, 710032 Shaanxi Province, China.
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Suchenski M, McCarthy MB, Chowaniec D, Hansen D, McKinnon W, Apostolakos J, Arciero R, Mazzocca AD. Material properties and composition of soft-tissue fixation. Arthroscopy 2010; 26:821-31. [PMID: 20511042 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2009.12.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2009] [Revised: 12/18/2009] [Accepted: 12/21/2009] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Surgical interference screws and suture anchors for attaching soft tissue, such as ligaments and tendons, to bone are routinely used in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine. Interference screw fixation provides a press fit between bone, graft/tendon, and screw and is frequently used to attach replacement ligaments in tunnels drilled for anterior and posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Suture anchors are used in surgical procedures wherein it is necessary for a surgeon to attach (tie) tissue to the surface of the bone, for example, during joint reconstruction and ligament repair or replacement. The composition of these implants ranges from metals to polymers and composites. Typically, because of the relatively large amount of torque that must be applied during insertion, these screws are constructed from metal. However, interference screws and suture anchors have also been constructed from bioabsorbable polymers and composites. The ideal material would (1) provide adequate mechanical fixation, (2) completely degrade once no longer needed, and (3) be completely replaced by bone. Because no material has been shown to be superior for all applications, the surgeon must weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each to evaluate the optimum material for a given application and patient. The purpose of this article is to present a comprehensive review of the commercially available interference screws and suture anchors, with an emphasis on implant composition, interaction, and design. This article provides the orthopaedic surgeon with a background on biomaterials, specifically those used in interference screws and suture anchors. Because there is no material that is perfect for all surgical situations, this review can be used to make educated decisions on a case-by-case basis.
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- Maureen Suchenski
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut Health Center, 263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06030, U.S.A
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A randomized study of the efficacy and safety of injectable poly-L-lactic acid versus human-based collagen implant in the treatment of nasolabial fold wrinkles. J Am Acad Dermatol 2010; 62:448-62. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2009.07.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2008] [Revised: 07/15/2009] [Accepted: 07/21/2009] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Ahmann D, Dorgan JR. Bioengineering for pollution prevention through development of biobased energy and materials state of the science report. Ind Biotechnol (New Rochelle N Y) 2007. [DOI: 10.1089/ind.2007.3.218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Pihlajamäki H, Salminen S, Laitinen O, Tynninen O, Böstman O. Tissue response to polyglycolide, polydioxanone, polylevolactide, and metallic pins in cancellous bone: An experimental study on rabbits. J Orthop Res 2006; 24:1597-606. [PMID: 16779815 DOI: 10.1002/jor.20191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to investigate, qualitatively and histoquantitatively, the tissue response of rabbit femur cancellous bone to polyglycolide (PGA), polydioxanone (PDS), polylevolactide (PLLA), and stainless steel pins under identical conditions. Eighty knees in 50 rabbits were operated on by inserting bioabsorbable pins (PGA, PDS, or PLLA) together with metallic Kirschner wire in 60, and two metallic Kirschner wires alone in 20 knees, while 20 knees served as intact controls. Follow-up times were 3, 6, 12, 24, and 52 weeks. Cancellous bone tissue response to implants was studied using histological, histomorphometrical, microradiographical, and oxytetracycline fluorescence methods. Residual fragments of PGA and PDS were seen at 24 weeks. Complete degradation of these polymers had taken place before 52 weeks. No signs of degradation of the PLLA pins were observed within the entire follow-up period. The osteoid formation surfaces at tissue implant-interface were statistically larger in all test groups as compared to intact controls. The number of macrophages at tissue implant-interfaces increased in all bioabsorbable implant specimens until 6 weeks, and with PGA until 12 weeks. No differences in the osseous response emerged when comparing groups of bioabsorbable implants with each other or with stainless steel group. Bioabsorbable pins and metallic Kirschner wires evoked an osteoconductive response in the cancellous bone surrounding implant, but the response intensity between implants displayed no differences. This suggests a simple, nonspecific walling-off new-bone front type of response. Consequently, the polymers possessed no specific osteostimulatory or osteoinhibitory properties. Within the follow-up, no significant differences in biocompatibility between the implants appeared, and no frank inflammatory foreign-body reactions occurred. The small-volume pins obviously did not exceed the local tissue tolerance and clearing capacity of the bone.
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- Harri Pihlajamäki
- Research Institute of Military Medicine, Central Military Hospital, P.O. Box 50, FIN 00301 Helsinki, Finland
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Long-term tissue response to bioabsorbable poly-L-lactide and metallic screws: an experimental study. Bone 2006; 39:932-7. [PMID: 16750438 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2006.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2006] [Revised: 04/05/2006] [Accepted: 04/10/2006] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Late, clinically manifest, adverse inflammatory reactions have sometimes occurred after the use of slowly degrading bioabsorbable poly-l-lactide (PLLA) devices in clinical series of bone fixation. In this study, long-term tissue response to bioabsorbable fracture fixation screws made of poly-l-lactide and to similar metallic screws in cancellous bone was examined and compared with intact bone. The postoperative evaluation of the rabbit femora was performed by using plain radiography, microradiography, histology, histomorphometry, and oxytetracycline labeling studies. The follow-up times were 36 and 51 months in groups of 15 and 14 rabbits, respectively. A walling-off response by formation of trabecular bone which outlined the screw profile was observed in the PLLA and metallic groups both. Connective tissue between this bone front and the implant was seen only in the PLLA group. There was no difference in the thickness of the layer between the two follow-up groups. Between the surgically handled femora and the intact control bone, there was no statistically significant difference in the amount of trabecular bone. The osteoid formation activity in the tissue-implant interface showed no differences between the groups. However, active osteoblasts were visible only in the PLLA group. The amount of birefringent PLLA material diminished between the 36-month and the 51-month follow-up groups. Within the follow-up times of this study, both the PLLA screws and the metallic screws were rather inert. Also, long-term walling-off was a typical response to both PLLA and metallic screws in cancellous bone. PLLA screws did not evoke any osteostimulatory reaction over the long-term follow-up. The findings clearly demonstrated that the overall degradation process of PLLA was very slow and accompanied by fibrous tissue formation. Macrophage activity seemed to be related to the slow degradation process of PLLA and might be associated with the formation of connective tissue replacing the original implant. The results of this study showed no significant differences between the bioabsorbable PLLA screws and the metallic screws in biocompatibility, and no signs of inflammatory foreign-body reactions occurred during the follow-up.
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Waris E, Ashammakhi N, Kaarela O, Raatikainen T, Vasenius J. Use of bioabsorbable osteofixation devices in the hand. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2005; 29:590-8. [PMID: 15542222 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsb.2004.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2003] [Accepted: 02/02/2004] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Bioabsorbable internal fixation by means of pins, tacks, screws and miniplates offers an alternative to metallic osteofixation for the stabilization of small bone fractures, osteotomies, ligament injuries and fusions in the hand. The advantages of using them include avoidance of metallic-implant-related long-term complications and a secondary removal operation. Currently the most commonly used devices are made of poly L-lactide (PLLA) and copolymers of polylactides (P(L/DL)LA) and polyglycolide (PLGA). In areas of mechanical stress, the use of ultra-high-strength self-reinforced devices is recommended. Biomechanical studies on fresh frozen bones have shown that the fixation rigidity achieved with self-reinforced devices approaches that of metallic osteofixation methods. The reliability of modern implants has been confirmed in several experimental and clinical studies.
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- Institute of Biomedicine/Anatomy, Biomedicum Helsinki, University of Helsinki, PO Box 63, FIN-00014 Helsinki, Finland.
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Nordström P, Pihlajamäki H, Toivonen T, Törmälä P, Rokkanen P. Tissue response to polyglycolide and polylevolactide pins in osteotomized cancellous bone. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2001:247-57. [PMID: 11153995 DOI: 10.1097/00003086-200101000-00033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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A transcondylar osteotomy of the distal femur was fixed with a self-reinforced polyglycolide pin in one hind leg and with a self-reinforced polylevolactide pin in the other hind leg of 49 rats. The intact femurs of eight rats that did not have surgical treatment were used as controls. The tissue reaction to the implant and the consolidation of the osteotomy were examined radiographically, histologically, histomorphometrically, microradiographically, and using oxytetracycline fluorescence studies. The followups were from 1 to 52 weeks. A vigorous osteostimulatory tissue response to self-reinforced polyglycolide pins and self-reinforced polylevolactide pins was observed 1 week after fixation. This reaction reached its highest value 24 weeks after self-reinforced polyglycolide pin fixation and 6 weeks after self-reinforced polylevolactide pin fixation. The highest values of the mean trabecular bone area fraction, 27.9% for self-reinforced polyglycolide pins and 28.1% for self-reinforced polylevolactide pins, were measured at 48 weeks. At 12 weeks there was a peak of phagocytizing macrophages in the specimens with self-reinforced polyglycolide pin fixation. During the followup, total phagocytosis of self-reinforced polyglycolide pins was seen, but only a few signs of degradation of self-reinforced polylevolactide pins were observed. Both polymeric implants seemed to possess osteostimulatory properties, and the biocompatibility and clinical relevance proved to be acceptable.
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- P Nordström
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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