Minimal Access Retromandibular Approach to Fractures of Vertical Segment of the Mandible: A Versatile Technique.

 Fractures of the condylar region of the mandible, although fairly common, also generate the most debate regarding management-both closed and open treatment options have been recommended and shown to yield good results. We present our experience with a minimal access retromandibular approach to fractures of the vertical mandible.  This is a retrospective study of all patients who underwent open reduction and internal fixation for fractures of the vertical mandible (condyle, subcondylar region, ramus) using a retromandibular approach at a tertiary care hospital in a metropolitan city in India between January 2022 and July 2023.

Childhood Burns Leading to Skeletal and Soft Tissue Deformities: A Case Report.

Postburn contracture is an undesirable sequel of burn injury which affects patients in many ways. A secondary deformity of the growing skeleton in case of pediatric burn patients is a challenging problem to reconstructive surgeons, and careful planning and staged correction is required for such patients. Here we discuss a case of burn injury sustained in childhood and its consequent deformities and their management.