title: [Indications for various reconstruction and osteosynthesis methods in surgical management of subcondylar fractures of the mandible].
abstract: We do not advocate routine open reduction in subcondylar fractures, but there are some indications for surgical treatments. If we have decided for open reduction, the risks must be weighed against the benefits. If we are not sure, that the condyle is in a correct position, we avoid rigid internal fixation and we prefer only a temporary stabilization with resorbable Polydioxanone, Polylactide or autologous bone-pins. In non oblique fractures, we recommend only open reduction without further internal fixation. The advantage is that the condyle has the ability to move into a physiologic position and there is no need to remove metal implants in a second operation, the disadvantage is that we cannot avoid MMF and functional therapy, but our experience shows that the functional therapy can be shortened. Resorbable- and bone-pins could not take place of miniplates or traction-screws, but in selected cases, they could enlarge the surgical treatment in subcondylar fractures.
authors: Städt. Kliniken Dortmund, Klinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie, Dortmund.
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Nehse
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Maerker
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D017102:Fracture Healing / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011091:Polyesters; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D013537:Sutures
chemical_list: D011091:Polyesters; C033616:poly(lactide)
vernacular_title: Indikationsstellung verschiedener Rekonstruktions- und Osteosyntheseverfahren bei der operativen Versorgung von subkondylären Frakturen des Unterkiefers.