Radiographic features of magnesium-based bioabsorbable screw resorption in paediatric fractures

ConclusionGas bubbles in bone and soft tissue are normal findings in the context of screw resorption and should not be confused with soft-tissue infection or osteomyelitis. Gas is rarely visible in the physis. Breakage of the fixed bone fragment and/or screw can occur.
Source: Pediatric Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research