Metal implants in children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Metal implants are increasingly used in children for trauma and deformity correction. This review outlines the current knowledge on the types of metals used and explores reasons for removal and the potential for long-term health issues of metal implants.

Methods

The literature pertaining to these aspects was studied and summarised in this review.

Results

Types of metals used have evolved as well as the development of children-specific implants. Improvements in deformity correction are measurable with likely improved outcomes and reduced health costs. Indications for metal implant removal following successful treatment remain ill-defined; however, the risks of removal are known with a minimum 6% complication rate. Health costs could be reduced by around 6% b

SUBMITTER: Cundy PJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11556623 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature