Improper reduction and fixation of bilateral anterior mandibular fractures: a case report.
BACKGROUND
Biomechanical principles for osteosynthesis are emphasized upon in oral and maxillofacial surgery residency programs.


CONCLUSIONS
Our case was referred from another specialty which had treated the patient for bilateral fractures of the anterior mandible. The gross malunion and other findings in this reported case serve to remind students and surgeons alike that principles of fracture reduction and fixation must be respected.
Uppal
Nakul
N
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, India. drnakul@gmail.com
Baliga
Mohan
M
Ramanathan
Arvind
A
D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017759:Fractures, Malunited / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D019248:Jaw Fixation Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000009:adverse effects; D012086:Reoperation