Reconstruction of the Orbit With a Bioresorbable Polycaprolactone Implant
Reconstruction of the Orbit With a Bioresorbable Polycaprolactone Implant
Patients with orbital injuries are entered into the trial. Age: 20 - 70. After obtaining
 appropriate consent, they are entered into either a control arm where reconstruction of the
 orbit is done with a titanium mesh (established practice) or the experimental arm where
 reconstruction is by a bioresorbable implant made of polycaprolactone. Patients are
 followuped at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months & 12 months. CT scan of the orbits are
 performed preop, 6 months & 12 months. End point is the 12 month follow-up appointment.
 Visual acuity, range of motion, enophthalmos & diplopia are assessed in follow-up.
Patients with orbital injuries are entered into the trial. Age: 20 - 70. After obtaining
 appropriate consent, they are entered into either a control arm where reconstruction of the
 orbit is done with a titanium mesh (established practice) or the experimental arm where
 reconstruction is by a bioresorbable implant made of polycaprolactone. Patients are
 followuped at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months & 12 months. CT scan of the orbits are
 performed preop, 6 months & 12 months. End point is the 12 month follow-up appointment.
 Visual acuity, range of motion, enophthalmos & diplopia are assessed in follow-up.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  age: 20 - 70 years facial trauma with orbital fractures

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  No other coexistent conditions eg. diabetes, heart disease, etc