Evaluation of complications after endoscopy assisted open reduction and internal fixation of unilateral condylar fractures of the mandible. Retrospective analysis 2010-2015

Abstract

The authors present their experience with endoscopy assisted open reduction and internal fixation of condylar fractures of the mandible. Their results are presented in a retrospective study of 33 patients with unilateral subcondylar fracture, who underwent a surgical procedure between 2010 and 2015.

Reduction and fixation, stability of occlusion 12 months after the operation and also presence of complications were evaluated.

Keywords

• endoscopy
• mandibular fracture
• condyle
• complications