title: Splitting the condyle--a method of removing the condyle in cases of fibrous ankylosis.
abstract: A method used to remove a fibrous ankylosed condyle is discussed. To overcome the complications of the conventional condylectomy, the risk of opening the neurocranium and laceration of the internal maxillary artery, the condyle is split in a latero-medial direction. Four patients have been operated upon successfully.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000844:Ankylosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography