Modified Blair Approach for the Treatment of Mandibular Condyle Fractures.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The management of fractures of the condyle of the mandible has been a topic of debate and still no consensus exists in the literature about the most appropriate approach. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the modified Blair approach for the open reduction and internal fixation of mandibular condyle fractures.

Methods

A retrospective study was conducted on 18 patients with 20 mandibular condyle fractures from 2014 to 2020. All patients were treated surgically using the modified Blair approach. Postoperative occlusion status and mouth opening were assessed for treatment outcomes. Also, the rate of complications such as facial nerve paralysis, wound infection, hematoma, salivary fistula, Frey syndrome, and greater auricular nerve par

SUBMITTER: Ozer C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9518966 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature