Management of Sub Condylar Fracture in 15 yr Old Patient : Case Report
R. Balakrishnan, Vijay Ebenezer and Abu DakirDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai, 600100, India.
Abstract: The topic of condylar injury in adults has generated more discussion and controversy than any other in the field of maxillofacial trauma. It is an important subject because such injuries are common and complications of trauma to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are far-reaching in their effects.The aim of this paper is to report one of such cases. A 15 yr male patient reported to our department with a chief complaint of inability to close mouth. On examination and radiographs the case was diagnosed as left sub condylar fracture and dento-alveolar fracture of anterior maxillary segment. The case was posted for operation under GA. And the dento alveolar fracture to be treated with Arch Bar and left sub-condyle fracture by open reduction and internal fixation.
Keywords: Management; Sub Condylar; Fracture Back to TOC