Submandibular approach for open reduction of condylar fracture

Unilateral mandibular condylar fractures: a 31-year follow-up of non-surgical treatment

“…Concerning condylar fractures in children there is a consensus of opinion for a nonsurgical approach 4,5,10,11 . In adults it is still a highly debated theme, and MALKIN et al 12 already in 1964 stated that: 'Concerning the treatment of condylar fractures, it seems that the battle will rage forever between the extremists who urge nonoperative treatment in practically every case and the other extremists who advocate open reduction in almost every case.' According to ELLIS & THROCKMOR- TON 5 the topic of mandibular condylar fractures has generated more discussion and controversy than any other in the field of trauma.…”

Mandible Angle Resection with the Retroauricular Approach

“…However, this method has not been widely used because it requires a special instrument and much experience of the operation itself, owing to the nature of the blind operation. The transcutaneous approach associated with fracture reduction surgery for mandible angle fracture has been widely used for a long time [ 12 ]. Moreover, oral incision and skin incision are performed at the same time [ 13 ].…”

Masticatory Function Following Fractures of the Mandibular Condyle.

“…The broad range of treatment advocated for these individuals is best demonstrated in the statement by Malkin, Kresberg and Mandel: 63 "Concerning the treatment of condylar fractures, it seems that the battle will rage forever between the extremists who urge nonoperative treatment in practically every case and the other extremists who advocate open reduction in almost every case." The dichotomy between those surgeons who favor non-surgical and those who favor surgical treatment of adult condylar fractures is largely the result of two main factors.…”