Retromandibular approach for open reduction & internal fixation of mandibular condylar neck fracture.
- Author:
Jin A BAEK
1
Author Information
1. Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Chonbuk National University, Korea. omfsbja@chonbuk.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Mandibular condyle fracture;
Retromandibular approach
- MeSH:
Mandibular Condyle;
Mandibular Fractures;
Neck*
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2007;33(6):625-630
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Fractures of the mandibular condyle are account for between 26 percent and 57 percent of all mandibular fractures. Clinicians should decide how to treat the fractured condyle with many factors considered. Many surgical methods have been developed to reduction of fractured condyle and it's internal fixation. In open reduction of fractured condylar neck and subcondyle, retromandibular approach offers a safe and effective approach for direct fixation due to easy access and low surgical morbidity.
