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The application of the Risdon approach for mandibular condyle fractures

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Abstract
Background: Many novel approaches to mandibular condyle fracture have been reported, but there is a relative lack of reports on the Risdon approach. In this study, the feasibility of the Risdon approach for condylar neck and subcondylar fractures of the mandible is demonstrated. Methods: A review of patients with mandibular condylar neck and subcondylar fractures was performed from March 2008 to June 2012. A total of 25 patients, 19 males and 6 females, had 14 condylar neck fractures and 11 subcondylar fractures. Results: All of the cases were reduced using the Risdon approach. For subcondylar fractures, reduction and fixation with plates was done under direct vision. For condylar neck fractures, reduction and fixation was done with the aid of a trochar in adults and a percutaneous threaded Kirschner wire in children. There were no malunions or nonunions revealed in follow-up care. Mild transient neuropraxia of the marginal mandibular nerve was seen in 4 patients, which was resolved within 1-2 months. Conclusions: The Risdon approach is a technique for reducing the condylar neck and subcondylar fractures that is easy to perform and easy to learn. Its value in the reduction of mandibular condyle fractures should be emphasized.
All Author(s)
S. M. Nam ; J. H. Lee ; J. H. Kim
Issued Date
2013
Type
Article
Keyword
Mandibular condyleMandibular injuriesOperative surgical procedure
ISSN
1471-2482
Citation Title
BMC Surgery
Citation Volume
13
Citation Start Page
25
Citation End Page
25
Language(ISO)
eng
DOI
10.1186/1471-2482-13-25
URI
http://schca-ir.schmc.ac.kr/handle/2022.oak/1691
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