Stable Internal Fixation in Maxillofacial Bone Surgery: A Manual for Operating Room Personnel

by Rigmor Texhammar and R. Schmoker

Book Overview

Functionally stable internal fixation is of particular relevance to maxillo- facial surgery, because it obviates the discomforts and inconveniences of intermaxillary fixation. Given the biomechanics and biophysics of the skeletal system, the true im- mobilization of bone can be achieved only through highly technical means. Willenegger speaks of an "advanced school" of bone surgery which, when fully realized, will enable excellent results to be achieved...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3540135936
• ISBN13: 9783540135937
• Release Date: October 1984
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.7" x 9.6"