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A medical bone plate is an implant used in orthopedic surgery to immobilize a fracture site or correct an orthopedic deformity, providing stable support for the bone to promote healing and recovery. The following is a detailed explanation of medical bone plate:
First, the definition and use of medical bone plate
Definition:
A medical bone plate is a plate-like device made of metal or bioabsorbable material specifically designed for use in orthopedic surgery.
Uses:
Fixation of fractures: when a bone is fractured, a medical bone plate can be used to fix the ends of the fracture and prevent them from moving, thus promoting healing of the fracture.
Correcting deformities: For certain orthopedic deformities, medical bone plates can be used to provide stable support to help correct the deformity and restore the normal shape of the bone.
Second, the material of medical bone plate
Metal material:
Stainless steel: has good corrosion resistance and mechanical properties, but relatively heavy, and there may be a risk of metal allergies.
Titanium alloy: lightweight, high strength, good corrosion resistance and other advantages, is currently one of the commonly used materials in the medical bone plate.
Bioresorbable materials:
Polylactic acid and its derivatives: these materials can be gradually degraded and absorbed in the body, avoiding the need for a second surgery to remove the bone plate. However, their mechanical properties may not be as strong as metal materials.
Third, the use of medical bone plate and precautions
Use:
Medical bone plates usually need to be implanted by a professional orthopedic surgeon in the operating room. During surgery, the surgeon will select the appropriate type and size of bone plate according to the specifics of the fracture or deformity and fix it to the bone.
Precautions:
Risk of infection: Any implant carries a risk of infection, so strict adherence to aseptic practices is required during the procedure.
Allergic reaction: Some patients may be allergic to metal materials, so the patient’s allergy history needs to be considered when selecting bone plate materials.
Bone plate removal: For bone plates made of metal materials, if they are no longer needed after the fracture has healed, they may need to be removed by a second surgery. Bone plates made of bioabsorbable materials do not need to be removed.
In summary, medical bone plates are one of the important implants in orthopaedic surgery, and their role is to fix the fracture site or correct orthopaedic deformity, and provide stable support for bones. When selecting and using medical bone plates, it is necessary to consider the specific situation of the patient and the needs of the surgery to ensure the success of the surgery and the recovery of the patient.