Title: Retrospective Evaluation of Condylar Fractures, Its Epidemiology & Treatment Modalities: Analysis of 63 Cases
Authors: Dr Mitul K Bhut*, Dr A.Bhagavandas.Rai, Dr Manju Ananthakrishnan Nair
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i11.18
Abstract
Fracture of mandibular condyle occurs most commonly by the impact of an indirect traumatic force and is most frequently encountered in mandibular fractures. Conservative treatment such as maxillomandibular fixation (MMF) and physiotherapy as well as open reduction are performed for these fractures. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the epidemiology of condylar fractures and compare the clinical outcome associated with closed and open method of treatment. In our study subcondylar fracture is most common, most frequent age group affected was 21-40 yrs and more than 85% cases were treated with closed reduction without any complications.
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