Open versus closed reduction of adult mandibular condyle fractures: an alternative interpretation of the evidence

2003 ◽  
Vol 61 (11) ◽  
pp. 1333-1339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leon A Assael
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 3402
Author(s):  
Nagaraj Gareikpatii

Background: Condylar fractures of the mandible are a commonest occurrence in maxillofacial surgery. Many surgeons prefer closed therapy with maxillomandibular fixation, while open treatment with rigid internal fixation has become more common in recent years. This study provides a comparative evaluation of open and closed reduction of the mandibular condyle.Methods: The 50 patients with condylar fractures were treated with open and closed reduction as per the requirement.Results: A higher incidence of unilateral segmented condylar fractures were seen in young adult males. Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with a combined approach was the preferred treatment of choice with fewer post-op complications.Conclusions: ORIF is a suitable technique in the treatment of condylar fractures as it promises few complications.


Orthopedics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-107
Author(s):  
Zachary L. Telgheder ◽  
Matthew A. Albanese ◽  
David S. Bloom ◽  
Swamy Kurra ◽  
Matthew P. Sullivan

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