Journal of the Korean Fracture Society  2012;25(2):142-145

doi:10.12671/jkfs.2012.25.2.142

Delayed Foreign-body Reaction of Ankle Fracture Treated with a Biodegradable Plate and Screws: A Case Report.

Chul Hyun PARK 1 ; Dae Hyun SONG ; Jae Ho CHO

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Keywords

Ankle fracture; Biodegradable; Foreign-body reaction

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Biodegradable implants made of co-polymers composed of L-lactide, D-lactide, and trimethylene carbonate were used in the present case. To our knowledge, only one reported tissue reaction has been associated with ankle fracture treated with third-generation implants internationally and none yet domestically. We report a delayed foreign-body reaction of ankle fracture treated with a third-generation biodegradable plate and screws. We suggest that ankle fracture patients treated with biodegradable implants should be advised of this possible complication and should be followed for at least 2 years.