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Beyond the L-Strut: Redefining the Biomechanics of Rhinoplasty Using Topographic Optimization Modeling

Glass, GE; Staruch, RMT; Ruston, J; East, CA; Tan, PJ; (2018) Beyond the L-Strut: Redefining the Biomechanics of Rhinoplasty Using Topographic Optimization Modeling. Aesthetic Surgery Journal , Article sjy301. 10.1093/asj/sjy301. Green open access

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Abstract

Rhinoplasty utilizes cartilage harvested from the nasal septum as autologous graft material. Traditional dogma espouses preservation the “L-strut” of dorsal and caudal septum which is as less resistant to axial loading than virgin septum. With the 90° angle between dorsal and caudal limbs the traditional L-strut also suffers from localized increases in internal stresses leading to premature septal ‘cracking’, structural-scale deformation or both. Deformation and failure of the L-strut leads to nasal deviation, saddle deformity, loss of tip support or restriction of the nasal valve. The balance between cartilage yield and structural integrity is a topographical optimization problem. Guided by finite element (FE) modelling, recent efforts have yielded important modifications including the chamfering of right-angled corners to reduce stress concentrations and the preservation of a minimum width along the inferior portion of the caudal strut. However, all existing FE studies make simplified assumptions to make the construct easier to model. This review article highlights advances in our understanding of septal engineering and identifies areas that require more work in order to further refine the balance between the competing interests of graft acquisition and the maintenance of nasal structural integrity.

Type: Article
Title: Beyond the L-Strut: Redefining the Biomechanics of Rhinoplasty Using Topographic Optimization Modeling
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjy301
Publisher version: https://doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjy301
Language: English
Additional information: This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions.
Keywords: conflict of interest biomechanics cartilage engineering limb nasal septum rhinoplasty tissue transplants nose stress personal integrity nasal valve
UCL classification: UCL
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UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of Engineering Science > Dept of Mechanical Engineering
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10060550
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