Application of Lag Screws for Fixation of Mandibular CondylarFractures

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Authors: M. Machálka
Authors‘ workplace: Klinika ústní, čelistní a obličejové chirurgie, LF MU v Brně a FN Brno-Bohunice, přednosta doc. MUDr. M. Machálka, CSc.
Published in: Česká stomatologie / Praktické zubní lékařství, ročník , 2003, 4, s. 149-152
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Overview

Displaced and luxation fractures of the mandibular condyle require surgicalreposition and fixation under direct sight supervision. Application of lag screws from theEckelt-Martin instrumentation set has proved successful in treatment of 15 patients. Noconsiderable complications occurred.The mandible is fully functional during the time of healing.An intermaxillary fixation, which is uncomfortable for the patient, is not necessary to be done.Though, it is necessary to remove the screw subsequently by another surgical operation.Complete instrumentation set is necessary to be available for the choice of the described method.

Key words:
facial bone fractures – mandibular condyle – articular process of the mandible– osteosynthesis

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2003 Issue 4