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Pathological fracture of the mandible secondary to osteomyelitis: A case report

Authors :
Rakesh B Nair
LeslieSara Mathew Kalathil
Ummar Mangalath
Tom Thomas
Sachin Aslam
Sooraj Soman
Source :
International Journal of Oral Care and Research. 9:66
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Medknow, 2021.

Abstract

Osteomyelitis is an inflammatory condition of the bone. Pathological fractures associated with osteomyelitis are difficult to manage and are time-consuming, as fractures have to be treated along with the underlying disease. This article describes a case report on the pathological fracture of the mandible secondary to chronic osteomyelitis.

Details

ISSN :
23476249
Volume :
9
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
International Journal of Oral Care and Research
Accession number :
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