Re: Permanent rigid fixation VS. resorbable rigid fixation???

March 16, 2005

Bob,

He hasn't elaborated with great detail and I'll probably have a

better time frame after my appointment with him tomorrow. Basically

over the next year (give or take) they should resorb (I cant remember

how many months that should take) and the bone fill in where the

holes were (I can't remember, AGAIN, how much longer this should

take). I saw my post-sx rads and it was wierd to see the cuts in the

bone yet NOT see any of the rigid fixation. I can't remember the

specifics because they were told to me at a consult almost two years

ago and my questions/concerns since then have been preoccupied with

other aspects of the surgery. I honestly haven't asked the doctor a

lot about it. They are his preferred choice and that was good enough

for me. He seems to feel very confidently about using them and their

being successful- He has 26 years experience in OMFS. So! I will ask

tomorrow and let you know! It is interesting though. I must say, I

have been glad that with everything else I've been through with all

of this, I at least dont need to worry about problems with the plates

and screws later down the line and needing to have them removed. Ugh.

I'll keep you posted.... Katja

> >

> > Bob,

> >

> > I was just curious what you knew... I have resorbable rigid

> fixation.

> > That is what my surgeon uses. I took great care in choosing which

> > surgeon I would have perform this surgery and trust him and his

> > judgement implicitly. I have no qualms about which method of

> fixation

> > he used. He and I already discussed it and what to expect. I am

> just

> > always interested in what others know about things that I do not

> > necessarily know.... Never know what I might learn or find out!

But

> > it's true, I've never seen anyone really discuss it here. I don't

> > know if it's not used very much or what. Anyway, thanks for your

> > feedback. Katja

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