Endoscopy-assisted internal fixation of ramus and subcondylar fracture.
- Author:
Jian-xin YANG
1
;
Jin LIU
;
Jian-ping GONG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Endoscopy; Female; Fracture Fixation, Internal; methods; Humans; Male; Mandibular Fractures; diagnostic imaging; surgery; Radiography
- From: Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2006;41(9):544-546
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate clinical application of endoscopy-assisted internal fixation of ramus and subcondylar fractures.
METHODSIn 11 patients with mandibular ramus and subcondylar fractures, endoscopy-assisted internal fixations with titanium plates were performed using micro-angular drill and screwdriver.
RESULTSAll of the patients showed no visible facial scars. Orthorpantography and three dimensional reconstructions of spiral CT scan demonstrated that all fractures were healed 1 to 15 months after operation. Slight malocclusion existed in 1 case and slight limited mouth openings were found in 2 cases.
CONCLUSIONSEndoscopy-assisted internal fixation of mandibular ramus and subcondylar fracture avoided visible facial scars and the risk of facial nerve damage, it is, therefore, a minimally invasive and effective procedure.
