title: Vertical-split fracture of mandibular condyle and its sequelae.
abstract: A case of vertical-split fracture of the right mandibular condyle and its sequelae is presented. The patient was a 16-year-old female being assessed for orthodontic treatment. Orthopantomograph and plain joint view radiographs showed a remodelled condyle which had suffered trauma 10 years previously. This type of fracture is unusual in nature but has not led to any secondary lack of growth, restriction of movement or facial asymmetry.
authors.affiliation: University College, Cork, Ireland.
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Hackett
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Sleeman
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D018771:Arthralgia / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000293:injuries*; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000209:etiology; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000209:etiology