Transosseous fixation of pediatric displaced mandibular fractures with polyglactin resorbable suture--a simplified technique.
Management of pediatric mandibular fractures presents a unique challenge to surgeons in terms of its numerous variations compared to adults. Both conservative and open methods have been advocated with their obvious limitations and complications. However, conservative modalities may not be possible in grossly displaced fractures, which necessitate the open method of fixation. We present a novel and simplified technique of transosseous fixation of displaced pediatric mandibular fractures with polyglactin resorbable suture, which provides adequate stability without any interference with tooth buds and which is easy to master.
From the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Bharati Vidyapeeth University Dental College & Hospital, Pune-411043, Maharashtra, India.
Sanjay
S
Chandan
Rajshekhar
R
Halli
Samir
S
Joshi
Gaurav
G
Chhabaria
Sneha
S
Setiya
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D017102:Fracture Healing / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D011098:Polyglactin 910; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures
D011098:Polyglactin 910