Patient Specific Plates for Microvascular Facial Reconstruction Streamline Operative Technique

Virtual surgical planning for reconstruction of complex defects of the face has been a pivotal innovation in head and neck reconstruction in recent years. Previous research of pre-bent reconstruction plates demonstrated shortened operating times due to decreased intra-operative plate manipulation with the overarching aim of decreasing post-operative complications1. Although this resulted in time savings, the bending of standard stock reconstruction plates still induces a stress concentration in the plate predisposing it to fatigue fracture2.

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