Technique for costochondral graft placement.

The use of costochondral grafts in the acute trauma setting is controversial. This new technique has recently been utilized in two patients with severe condylar head fractures using a newly designed Synthes AO mesh plate with microscrews (0.8 mm) and 1.5-mm fixation. The technique provides superb rigid fixation. This fixation technique is multifaceted and can be used in all settings of acute and chronic costochondral graft replacement.