Outcome of Precontoured Titanium Mesh in the Reconstruction of Orbital Blowout Fractures.

 Orbital blowout fractures are peculiar injuries causing disruption of both ocular function and symmetry. We present our experience with the use of a precontoured titanium mesh in orbital blowout fractures.  A retrospective study of patients undergoing correction of orbital blowout fractures with a precontoured titanium mesh was done at a tertiary care center in Mumbai.

Unfavourable results in temporomandibular joint ankylosis surgery.

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis is a debilitating condition usually afflicting children and young adults. Treatment is surgical, i.e.

A study of the use of the supraclavicular artery flap for resurfacing of head, neck, and upper torso defects.

The head and neck region is an aesthetically demanding area to resurface because of its high visibility. Tissue defects in this area often require distant flaps or free flaps to achieve an aesthetically acceptable result. The use of the Supraclavicular artery flap represents an extremely versatile and useful option for the resurfacing of head, neck and upper torso defects.

Use of vascularised cartilage as an additional interposition in temporomandibular ankylosis surgery: Rationale, advantages and potential benefits.

Context: Surgery for the release of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis is a commonly performed procedure. Various interposition materials have been tried with varying success rates. However, none of these procedures attempt to recreate the architecture of the joint as the glenoid surface is usually left raw.

The wire mesh: various uses in hand surgery.

A mesh made of steel or aluminum can be used with a hand table to stabilize the fingers and wrist in an optimal position, as a guide to put Kirschner wires, and to splint the hand postoperatively. It is inexpensive, easily available, autoclavable, light, sturdy, and yet moldable.