Clinical and safety outcome profiles of resorbable fixation systems in pediatric facial fractures: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
J Craniomaxillofac SurgJun 6, 2026 (epub)
Kanwalpreet Kaur, Syed Altafuddin Quadri, Ravinder S Saini et al.
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In 30 seconds
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the clinical outcomes and complication rates of resorbable fixation systems in pediatric facial fractures, involving nearly 620 patients. The study found that resorbable systems significantly reduced the odds of plate removal by 96% compared to titanium fixation, while maintaining low complication rates, including a 3.2% infection rate and 8.7% malocclusion rate.
Key findings
- Pooled infection rate for resorbable systems was 3.2% (95% CI: 0.63-7.5%).
- Malocclusion rate was 8.7% (95% CI: 1.88-15.7%).
- Implant palpability occurred in 11.8% of patients (95% CI: 6.42-17.2%).
- Resorbable systems showed a 96% reduction in the odds of plate removal compared to titanium fixation.
Why it matters
The findings suggest that resorbable fixation systems are a safe and effective option for pediatric facial fractures, potentially reducing the need for secondary surgeries and complications associated with traditional titanium plates.