[Surgical reduction of condylar fracture using lag screw].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the feasibility and result of application of lag screw osteosynthesis in condylar fracture.


METHODS
Six dislocated condylar fractures were treated with lag screw. Postoperative follow-up mean 7 months (range 3-13 months).


RESULTS
It showed no complaint on TMJ area from patients during the follow up, no facial asymmetry was found, no patient had malocclusion, 5 patients had mouth opening over 40 mm 3 months postoperatively, and all patients were satisfied with the treatment results.


CONCLUSIONS
Based on the clinical and radiological results the authers believe that lag screw technique is a feasible method for indicated condylar fracture.
Lin
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School of Stomatology, Beijing Medical University, Beijing 100081.
Yi
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Li
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D000328:Adult; D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000293:injuries*; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D016896:Treatment Outcome