title: [Osteosynthesis using a screwed plate in fractures of the mandibular condyle].
abstract: The surgical treatment of sub-condylar fractures allows rapid reestablishment of the bite, temporo-mandibular joint function and facial appearance. A pre-auricular approach is used involving dissection of the facial nerve and its upper branch. Surgical reduction is performed under direct vision. Fixation is via a plate with 4 screws. The condylar fragment needs to be large enough to accept at least two screws and hence this needs to be confirmed preoperatively by CT scan examination. In the adult we feel that fixation is indicated for low displaced sub-condylar fractures. We do not feel that surgery is indicated for recent trauma in children.
authors: Service de Chirurgie Maxillo-faciale, C.H.R.U., Nancy.
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Mayot
authors: J F
authors: JF
authors: Chassagne
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Briche
authors: G D
authors: GD
authors: Doan
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Coffinet
authors: S
authors: S
authors: al Shlash
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D002648:Child; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D009068:Movement; D011379:Prognosis
vernacular_title: L'ostéosynthèse par plaque vissée dans les fractures du condyle mandibulaire.