Surgical treatment of fractures of the mandibular condylar neck.
In this paper, the authors describe their surgical procedures, the clinical management, and radiological evaluation of condylar neck fractures. The condylar neck is the site of approximately two-thirds of all mandibular fractures. These are treated either conservatively or by open reduction. Indications for open reduction are discussed. Approximately 5-30% of all condylar neck fractures are treated surgically, depending on the circumstances of each case. The role of open reduction is realignment of segments, early function and decreased post-operative complaints. It has been our experience that surgical treatment of selected condylar neck fractures is successful.
Takenoshita
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Second Department of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
Oka
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Tashiro
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001864:Bone Wires; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography