Postoperative Quality-of-Life Analysis of Open Versus Closed Reduction of Mandibular Condyle Fractures: Our Experience

The treatment of unilateral mandibular condylar fractures remains a topic that continues to elicit controversy. Closed reduction with maxillomandibular fixation (CRMMF) and open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF) are two widely accepted treatment options. Several studies attempted to illustrate the advantage of ORIF by demonstrating better anatomical reduction and functional outcomes (Throckmorton& Ellis, 2000; Ishihama et al., 2007; Singh et al., 2011). However, a number of studies showed no significant differences in functional outcomes between the two procedures, and some favored CRMMF due to the lack of potential complications of ORIF, such as facial nerve paralysis and scarring (Landes et al., 2008; Leon et al., 2011; Gupta et al., 2012).

Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 1, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: K. Naik, B.G. O ’Connor, A. Torroni Tags: Trauma Abstract Session Source Type: research