Open reduction and internal fixation of fractured mandibular condyles by a retromandibular approach: surgical morbidity and informed consent

Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2002 Feb;40(1):23-5. doi: 10.1054/bjom.2001.0748.

Abstract

Treatment of fractured mandibular condyles remains controversial. In this paper we present data collected prospectively on 42 fractured condyles treated by open reduction and internal fixation. The central issue, which is sometimes forgotten, is the informed consent of our patients. To this end we have looked at the surgical morbidity related to the retromandibular approach.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cicatrix / etiology
  • Facial Nerve Injuries / etiology
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / adverse effects
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods*
  • Fractures, Malunited / etiology
  • Humans
  • Informed Consent
  • Mandibular Condyle / injuries*
  • Mandibular Condyle / surgery*
  • Mandibular Fractures / surgery*
  • Oral Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
  • Oral Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Prospective Studies