The present invention provides a bioabsorbable, polymeric mesh implant for the fixation of bone fragments and bridging of bone defects or gaps. The bioabsorbable, polymeric mesh includes a plurality of openings and connectors, where each opening is connected to another opening by a connector. In addition, the bioabsorbable polymeric mesh is deformable at room temperature without breaking. The present invention also include embodiments drawn to methods of using the bioabsorbable, polymeric mesh implant. In an embodiment of the present invention, the method includes applying the bioabsorbable, polymeric mesh implant to a damaged bone area, the damaged bone area, which is curved, concave, convex, angular, spherical, or any combination thereof. Another embodiment of the present invention, substitutes the bioabsorbable, polymeric mesh implant including a film, for the mesh.