title: Management of condylar fractures in children: review of the literature and case presentations.
abstract: The treatment of mandibular condylar fractures has remained a controversial subject. Although many fractures can be treated by closed reduction with subsequent physiotherapy, others are treated by open reduction and rigid internal fixation. The management of these fractures in children and adolescents is more controversial. This article will review the treatment options for condylar fractures in children along with indications and contraindications for open repair.
authors.affiliation: Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Elmhurst Hospital Center, Elmhurst, New York, USA.
authors.forename: V B
authors.initials: VB
authors.lastname: Ziccardi
authors.forename: M W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Ochs
authors.forename: T W
authors.initials: TW
authors.lastname: Braun
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Malave
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000818:Animals; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D019140:Dental Care for Children / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000293:injuries*; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D008445:Maxillofacial Development; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011379:Prognosis