Open reduction and rigid internal fixation of dislocated condylar fractures: a long-term follow-up of 25 patients.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the long-term results of open reduction and rigid internal fixation for treatment of dislocated condylar process fractures.


METHODS
Twenty-five patients with dislocated condylar fracture who underwent open reduction and rigid internal fixation were followed up for an average of 4.5 years and evaluated on the basis of occlusion, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) function and radiographs.


RESULTS
Clinically, both occlusion and TMJ function were satisfactory. Generally, the dislocated condyles were well repositioned into the glenoid fossa after rigid internal fixation and remained in the position during the follow-up on the radiographs.


CONCLUSIONS
Open reduction and rigid internal fixation could achieve satisfactory results for the treatment of dislocated condylar fractures.
Department of Stomatology, Beijing Municipal Corps Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China. ouyd88@163.com
Dong
D
Ouyang
Xiao Ming
XM
Gu
De Lin
DL
Lei
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000502:physiology; D014025:Titanium / Q000737:chemistry; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D014025:Titanium