Current views on the treatment of condylar fractures

Maciej Sikora, Tomasz Olszowski, Dariusz Chlubek

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ABSTRACT

The aim of this review was to present and discuss current views on the treatment of condylar fractures (CFs). The authors addressed the following issues: the etiology, epidemiology and mechanisms of CFs; strategies and methods for the treatment of CFs. Moreover, the choice of surgical approach for the open treatment of CFs as well as techniques and materials used for fixation of CF are discussed.

The PubMed database was used to search for relevant articles published between 2000 and 2018. The analysis referred to both original and review papers (including meta-analyses) that concerned adult patients. There are still differences in opinions among researchers regarding the choice of appropriate treatment – closed or open. There is no consensus among open treatment supporters in choosing the right surgical approach. The important question is which material to choose for osteosynthesis of the condylar fracture.

Recent studies show satisfactory results in terms of stability of condylar osteosynthesis with the use of 3D plates. Further discussion is required on the choice of material for fixation of the condylar fracture and, in particular, on the possibility of using resorbable materials.


Keywords


condylar fractures; etiology; mechanism; treatment methods

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