title: Prospective study of morbidity associated with open reduction and internal fixation of the fractured condyle by the transparotid approach.
abstract: We present a summary of a prospective study of 50 consecutive cases into the morbidity associated with open reduction and internal fixation of the fractured mandibular condyle through the transparotid approach. It is acceptably safe, and the data can now be presented to patients to help them make an informed choice about options for treatment.
authors.affiliation: Regional Maxillofacial Unit, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Downie
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Devlin
authors.forename: A T M
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Carton
authors.forename: W S
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Hislop
mesh_terms: D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D005154:Facial Nerve / Q000473:pathology; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D008406:Masseter Muscle / Q000601:surgery; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012449:Safety; D013524:Surgical Flaps