A comparison of open and closed treatment of condylar fractures: a change in philosophy.
A comparison between two samples of patients with condylar fractures is reported: the first treated non-surgically and the second with open reduction and rigid internal fixation. The functional results for both groups were similar. However, open reduction gave better occlusal results, anatomic restoration and faster recovery rates than non-surgical techniques.
De Riu
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Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Parma, Italy. gderiu@hotmail.com
Gamba
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Anghinoni
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Sesenna
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000293:injuries*; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome