A Novel Technique for Reduction and Fixation of Severe Extracapsular Condylar Fracture

J Craniofac Surg. 2023 May 1;34(3):e293-e294. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000009210. Epub 2023 Mar 3.

Abstract

Introducing a novel surgical technique that uses 2 screws and 3 titanium plates to reduce and fix an extracapsular condylar fracture. This technique has been used on 18 sides of extracapsular condylar fracture over the last 3 years in the Department of Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Science of Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital without severe complications in clinical practice. Applying this technique, the dislocated condylar segment can be reduced accurately and fixed efficiently.

MeSH terms

  • Bone Plates
  • China
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods
  • Humans
  • Mandibular Condyle / surgery
  • Mandibular Fractures* / surgery
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures*