Clinical study of Bioabsorbable Poly-L-lactide (PLLA) implants

We follow-up 11 patients for 2-20 months (average 10 months) after using a bioabsorbable poly-L-lactide (PLLA) screw and pin. The screw was used in 2 ankle fractures, 1 PCL avulsion fracture, 1 total hip arthroplasty. The pin was used in 1 MP joint fracture, 2 PIP joint fractures, 1 patella fracture, 2 radial head fractures, and both the pin and screw were used in one femoral head fracture. Bone union was achieved in all but one case.