Craniofacial bone screw, bioabsorbable

Definition

A small, threaded rod with a slotted and/or polygonal (e.g., hexagonal) head intended to be implanted in craniofacial bone (including the maxilla and/or mandible) for fracture fixation by direct interfragmentary stabilization of bone or by screwing plates in place; it is made of a material that is chemically degraded and typically absorbed via natural body processes (e.g., degradable polymers). The device may be self-drilling/self-tapping. Its uses include repair of orbital fractures and fractures around the cranial sinuses, paediatric reconstructive surgery, and craniotomy flap fixation.

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Last updated

2026-06-04 19:44:10