Open AccessUse of osteosynthesis titanium microplates in rhinoplasty
Author(s) -
Xavier Rui,
Amorim Hugo,
Menger DirkJan,
Carvalho Henrique Cyrne,
Spratley Jorge
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4206
Subject(s) - medicine , rhinoplasty , fixation (population genetics) , titanium , osteosynthesis , surgery , skull , dentistry , orthodontics , nose , metallurgy , population , materials science , environmental health
Abstract Even in the most difficult clinical scenario of reconstructive rhinoplasty, a solid fixation of the nasal L‐strut is possible. Fixation by using titanium microplates screwed to the facial skull has proved to be stable two years after surgery, providing a good outcome.