Approaches for Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Mandibular Condylar Fracture

A Comparative Study Between the Retromandibular Transparotid Approach and Retromandibular Retroparotid Approach for Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Mandibular Condylar Fracture.

The condylar region is the most frequent anatomical site for mandibular fractures .

Condylar fractures constitute 25.5% to 35.5% of all mandibular fractures. The mandibular condyle fracture is a type of fracture that affects the condyle, which is the knuckle-like projection of the mandible (lower jaw) that articulates with the temporal bone to form the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

Several approaches have been used for condylar fracture including intraoral, preauricular, submandibular and retromandibular approaches.

The selection of the appropriate surgical approach for condylar neck fracture represents a controversy.

The purpose of this Study is to Compare the outcomes and effectiveness between the retromandibular transparotid approach and retromandibular retroparotid approach for treatment of Condylar Fracture of Mandible.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ALL Patients diagnosed with Extra Capsular Fracture of Mandibular Condyle amenable for surgery.

Exclusion Criteria:

• 1. Open Laceration in the condylar region. 2. Concomitant traumatic Facial Nerve injury. 3. Previous Surgery in Retromandibular region. 4. Severe Obese patients 5. Patients Refusing Surgery.