Management of comminuted fractures of the mandible.
Comminuted fractures of the mandible are unusual but not rare. They are complex injuries with a high complication rate. Gunshot wounds are a frequent cause. Traditional management with closed techniques is noted for good long-term results, but may involve an extended period of treatment. Treatment with open reduction and rigid internal fixation significantly shortens the course of treatment and simplifies the convalescence.
University of Louisville School of Dentistry, KY 40292, USA. brian.alpert@louisville.edu
Brian
B
Alpert
Paul S
PS
Tiwana
George M
GM
Kushner
D003289:Convalescence; D016267:External Fixators; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods; D018460:Fractures, Comminuted / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000601:surgery