Classification of mandibular condyle fractures and selection of treatment
- VernacularTitle:髁状突骨折分类与治疗方法选择
- Author:
Zubing LI
;
Feng LIAO
;
Jihong ZHAO
;
Yaojun DONG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Fractures, mandibular condyle;
Classification;
Clinical protocols
- From:
Chinese Journal of Trauma
2003;0(12):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To generalize a valuable classification of mandibular condyle fractures and explore proper measures for such kind of fractures so as to provide reference for clinical treatment. Methods The data of 304 cases with 358 mandibular condyle fractures were analyzed retrospectively. After one year of the initial treatment, X-ray inspection was employed to get the information including mouth opening, pattern of mouth opening, occlusion, facial symmetry and healing condition of mandibular condyles. Results According to classification of position,displacement and age (PDA), 180 mandibular condyle fractures belonged to type Ⅰ, 96 to type Ⅱ and 82 to type Ⅲ, which coincided with the different fractures treated surgically or nonsurgically. All surgical and nonsurgical treatments got satisfactory outcome. Conclusion The classification of PDA is effective in guiding the treatment choice for mandibular condyle fractures. Both surgical and nonsurgical treatment can obtain effective results for corresponding case.
