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Radiographic features of magnesium-based bioabsorbable screw resorption in paediatric fractures.
Journal Paper/Review - May 24, 2022
Wälti Stephan, Markart Stefan, Willems Erik, Fischer Tim, Dietrich Tobias, Ditchfield Michael, Matissek Christoph, Krebs Thomas
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Citation
Wälti S, Markart S, Willems E, Fischer T, Dietrich T, Ditchfield M, Matissek C, Krebs T. Radiographic features of magnesium-based bioabsorbable screw resorption in paediatric fractures. Pediatr Radiol 2022; 52:2368-2376.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
Pediatr Radiol 2022; 52
Publication Date
May 24, 2022
Issn Electronic
1432-1998
Pages
2368-2376
Brief description/objective
Resorption of magnesium-based alloy bioabsorbable screws produces hydrogen gas, which can be mistaken as a sign of infection and may affect the physis or fixed bone fragment.