OBJECTIVETo introduce the clinical application and curative effect of lateral lag screw technique in fixing condylar intracapsular sagittal fractures.

METHODSThirteen condyles with intracapsular sagittal fracture of 11 cases were fixed using lateral lag screw technique. Curative effects were observed by clinical and radiological follow-up for 6 approximately 30 months (mean 12 months) postoperatively.

RESULTSThe favorable results were obtained in all cases. All patients were satisfied with the clinical results. slight malocclusion existed in 2 cases. Radiological abnormalities were seen in 3 cases by CT scanning, but without any obvious function disturbances.

CONCLUSIONSLateral lag screw technique is a simple and effective treatment in fixing intracapsular sagittal condylar fractures.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Bone Screws ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Fracture Fixation ; instrumentation ; methods ; Humans ; Male ; Mandibular Condyle ; injuries ; Mandibular Fractures ; surgery ; Treatment Outcome ; Young Adult