Reconstructive

277) Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the use of Mandible Reconstruction Plates (MRP)?

A. Mandible Reconstruction Plates are ideal for reconstruction of oncologic mandible defects.
B. Mandible Reconstruction Plates are ideal for the reduction of highly comminuted mandible fractures.
C. Mandible Reconstruction Plates are ideal for reconstructing areas of osteomyelitis.
D. Mandible Reconstruction Plates are ideal for reconstruction of extensive traumatic defects resulting from shotgun injuries.
E. Mandible Reconstruction Plates will require at least two screws on either side of the defect.




REFERENCES & ANSWER


Kellman R. M.: Clinical Applications of Bone Plating Systems to Facial Fractures, Chapter 57 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, (Papel, editor) Thieme, Second Edition, pp. 727-728, 2002

Kellman R. M.: Clinical Applications of Bone Plating Systems to Facial Fractures, Chapter 68 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, (Papel, editor) Thieme, Third Edition, pp. 945-963, 2009



277) E        Mandible Reconstruction Plates will require at least two screws on either side of the defect