title: Surgical treatment of fractures of the mandibular condylar neck.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Second Department of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Takenoshita
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Oka
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Tashiro
mesh_terms: 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