Fractures of the Mandibular Condyle.

Facial Plast Surg

Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York.

Published: December 2019

There exists no consensus "gold standard" treatment for condylar fractures, and there is continued debate on whether condylar fractures should undergo surgical or conservative management. Herein, we review various techniques of conservative, closed, and open surgical treatments of condylar fractures. Also, we review complications associated with each treatment modality and compare and contrast closed and open management. Standardization of fracture classification schemes and treatment modalities is needed to elucidate the best course of action for each patient and each fracture.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0039-1700888DOI Listing

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