Fracture of the articular eminence. Report of a case.
A case of compound fracture of the articular eminence is presented. The injury was sustained as a result of direct trauma which also caused a mandibular symphyseal fracture. Management comprised repositioning and support of the fractured fragment by means of sutures and the application of intermaxillary fixation. There was no long-term limitation of mandibular movement nor was there neurological or hearing deficit as a result of either injury or treatment.
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University Department of Oral Medicine, Bristol Dental Hospital and School, England.
Jones
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Shepherd
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D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D005592:Fracture Fixation; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000293:injuries