Supero-lateral dislocation of sagittally split bifid mandibular condyle.
A case of supero-lateral dislocation of the mandibular condyle into the temporal fossa is reported. The condyle was concurrently fractured antero-posteriorly forming a bifid mandibular condyle. The previously reported cases of supero-lateral dislocations into the temporal fossa are discussed and the literature of bifid condyle is reviewed.
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Dental Unit, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000293:injuries*; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000150:complications*