Removal of a medially attached, fractured condyle via an intraoral approach: report of case.
A case of a medially displaced, fractured condyle is presented; closed reduction was the initial treatment. Fifteen years later, radiographs showed a "double condyle"; there were pain and limitation of motion of the mandible. The displaced fragment was removed via an intraoral approach with resulting improvement in function and complete elimination of pain.
D000328:Adult; D001861:Bone Regeneration; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000293:injuries* / Q000502:physiology; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods