Osteosynthesis of partial rib osteotomy in a miniature pig model using human standard-sized magnesium plate/screw systems: Effect of cyclic deformation on implant integrity and bone healing.

Schaller, Benoît; Saulacic, Nikola; Beck, Stefan; Imwinkelried, Thomas; Liu, Edwin Wei Yang; Nakahara, Ken; Hofstetter, Wilhelm; Iizuka, Tateyuki (2017). Osteosynthesis of partial rib osteotomy in a miniature pig model using human standard-sized magnesium plate/screw systems: Effect of cyclic deformation on implant integrity and bone healing. Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery, 45(6), pp. 862-871. Elsevier 10.1016/j.jcms.2017.03.018

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Magnesium alloys are candidates for resorbable material in bone fixation. However, the degradation and performance of osteosynthesis plate/screw systems in vivo, under cyclic deformation, is unknown. We evaluated the outcomes of human standard-sized magnesium plate/screw systems with or without plasma-electrolytic surface modifications in a miniature pig rib model. Of a total of 14 minipigs, six were implanted with coated magnesium WE43 six-hole plates/screws, six received magnesium uncoated plates/screws, and two received titanium osteosynthesis systems. The performance of the plate/screw fixation system on partially osteotomized 7th ribs was compared with that on intact 9th ribs. Radiological examinations were performed in vivo at 1, 4 and 8 weeks and after euthanasia at 12 and 24 weeks. After euthanasia the bone blocks were analyzed by computed tomography (CT), microfocus computed tomography (micro-CT), histology and histomorphometry. Follow-up post-surgery showed no trouble with wound healing. In vivo radiological examinations showed higher amounts of gas formation above the uncoated magnesium plates fixed on the partially osteotomized and intact ribs. CT scans showed no broken plates or implant displacement. The micro-CT examination demonstrated better surrounding bone properties around the coated than the uncoated magnesium implants 12 weeks after surgery. No negative influence of magnesium degradation on bone healing was observed with histological examinations. Plastic deformation during surgery and cyclic deformation did not affect the integrity of the used magnesium plates. This study showed promising results for the further development of coated magnesium plate/screw systems for bone fixation.

Item Type:

Journal Article (Original Article)

Division/Institute:

04 Faculty of Medicine > Pre-clinic Human Medicine > BioMedical Research (DBMR) > DBMR Forschung Mu35 > Forschungsgruppe Knochenbiologie & Orthopädische Forschung
04 Faculty of Medicine > Pre-clinic Human Medicine > BioMedical Research (DBMR) > DBMR Forschung Mu35 > Forschungsgruppe Knochenbiologie & Orthopädische Forschung

04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Head Organs and Neurology (DKNS) > Clinic of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery
04 Faculty of Medicine > Pre-clinic Human Medicine > BioMedical Research (DBMR) > DBMR Forschung Mu35 > Forschungsgruppe Schädel-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie
04 Faculty of Medicine > Pre-clinic Human Medicine > BioMedical Research (DBMR) > DBMR Forschung Mu35 > Forschungsgruppe Schädel-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie

UniBE Contributor:

Schaller, Benoît, Saulacic, Nikola, Nakahara, Ken, Hofstetter, Wilhelm (B), Iizuka, Tateyuki

Subjects:

600 Technology > 610 Medicine & health
500 Science
500 Science > 570 Life sciences; biology

ISSN:

1010-5182

Publisher:

Elsevier

Language:

English

Submitter:

Marla Rittiner

Date Deposited:

08 Mar 2018 09:36

Last Modified:

02 Mar 2023 23:30

Publisher DOI:

10.1016/j.jcms.2017.03.018

PubMed ID:

28457825

Uncontrolled Keywords:

Biomaterial Degradation Implant Magnesium alloy Osteosynthesis

BORIS DOI:

10.7892/boris.110904

URI:

https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/110904

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