A comparison of open and closed treatment of condylar fractures: a change in philosophy.

Authors :: De Riu G
Gamba U
Anghinoni M
Sesenna E
Source :: International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery [Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg] 2001 Oct; Vol. 30 (5), pp. 384-9.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: A comparison between two samples of patients with condylar fractures is reported: the first treated non-surgically and the second with open reduction and rigid internal fixation. The functional results for both groups were similar. However, open reduction gave better occlusal results, anatomic restoration and faster recovery rates than non-surgical techniques.

Subjects :: Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Joint Dislocations surgery
Mandibular Fractures surgery
Middle Aged
Temporomandibular Joint injuries
Temporomandibular Joint surgery
Treatment Outcome
Fracture Fixation methods
Mandibular Condyle injuries
Mandibular Fractures therapy
Oral Surgical Procedures methods

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