The role of open reduction and internal fixation in unilateral fractures of the mandibular condyle: a prospective study

Function Impairment and Pain After Closed Treatment of Fractures of the Mandibular Condyle

“…This percentage is similar to that found by Hyde et al 33 of 6% (2 of 32 patients). However, in that study, compliance to follow-up of their patients treated with open reduction was 76% (25 of 33), whereas the compliance of their patients treated closed was only 33% (7 of 21).…”

“…Related to these personal approaches are the personally developed tools and osteosynthesis materials. 12,15,18,28,[31][32][33][34] The arguments in favor of one treatment or a specific type of osteosynthesis are usually based on personal experience, preference of the clinic, or the tradition in the country, but the arguments are also based on results of retrospective studies or small prospective studies. Cohort studies in which the effects of treatment are compared between different types of fractures are generally lacking.…”

Mini - Retromandibular Approach for Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Condylar Fractures by Delta Plates: An Exploratory Study.

“…In study conducted by Hyde et al(2002) out of 25 pts 12 pts had mandibular deviation on opening mouth was noted [20]. In as study done by Vesnaver et al (2005) 7(21%) pts had deflection had deflection, 4(12%) to the same side and 3 (9%) to the contralateral side [25].…”

“…Isolated condylar fracture is seen in 1(5%) patient. In a study conducted by Hyde et al(2002), showed that it was associated invariably with parasymphysis [20] and study conducted by Marker et al(2000), showed that fracture of the symphysis was the most common(79%) [3].…”

Extracorporeal Fixation of Displaced Mandibular Condylar Fracture : Viable Option

“…T hough the incidence of condylar fracture is as high T Tas 30%, the management is always controversial [1]. Essentially there are three modalities of treatment, observation, closed reduction with inter maxillary fixation and open reduction with internal fixation.…”