Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

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New protocol for simplified reduction and fixation of subcondylar fractures of the mandible: a technical note

  • Kamat, Saurabh Mohandas (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Goa Dental College and Hospital) ;
  • Dhupar, Vikas (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Goa Dental College and Hospital) ;
  • Akkara, Francis (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Goa Dental College and Hospital)
  • Received : 2021.07.09
  • Accepted : 2021.09.06
  • Published : 2021.10.31
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Abstract

The dilemma regarding the management of condylar fractures generally revolves around the surgical approach, implant design, and the surgeon's experience. Zide and Kent's guidelines streamlined the decision making process for condylar fractures. However, there exists no standardized protocol for reduction and fixation of condylar fractures. Here, we have described a detailed and stepwise protocol, common to any surgical approach, that would lead to predictable, reproducible, and repeatable results in every surgeon's hands.

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Acknowledgement

The authors would like to thank Dr. Ashwin Mysore, Dr. Pooja Mandrekar, Dr. Mohan Naik, and Dr. Trishala Bhadauria Fernandes for their valuable inputs.

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