[Clinical application of lateral lag screw in fixing intracapsular sagittal condylar fracture].
OBJECTIVE
To introduce the clinical application and curative effect of lateral lag screw technique in fixing condylar intracapsular sagittal fractures.


METHODS
Thirteen condyles with intracapsular sagittal fracture of 11 cases were fixed using lateral lag screw technique. Curative effects were observed by clinical and radiological follow-up for 6 approximately 30 months (mean 12 months) postoperatively.


RESULTS
The favorable results were obtained in all cases. All patients were satisfied with the clinical results. slight malocclusion existed in 2 cases. Radiological abnormalities were seen in 3 cases by CT scanning, but without any obvious function disturbances.


CONCLUSIONS
Lateral lag screw technique is a simple and effective treatment in fixing intracapsular sagittal condylar fractures.
Huang
Sheng-Xing
SX
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen Guangdong 518020, China. shxhuang@mail.china.com
Fan
Hai-Dong
HD
Zhang
Chun-le
CL
Zhou
Xiou-Jie
XJ
Chen
Peng
P
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000293:injuries*; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult