title: Open reduction of the dislocated, fractured condylar process: indications and surgical procedures.
abstract: The subject of this paper is the evaluation of the results after surgical management of 29 dislocated fractures of the condylar process. Only fractures with total dislocation of the condyle out of the articulate fossa were surgically treated. The surgical procedure, making a broad exposure necessary, is detailed. The low rate of complications as well as the satisfactory function of the joints in spite of severe dislocation seems to confirm the surgical treatment of this type of fractures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Maxillo-Facial Surgery, University of Berne, Switzerland.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Raveh
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Vuillemin
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lädrach
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000601:surgery*; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000601:surgery*