| pubmed-article:14561961 | pubmed:abstractText | To evaluate outcomes of a series of mandibular subcondylar fractures repaired with endoscopic reduction and fixation. Study design Six consecutive subcondylar fractures were treated endoscopically. Intermaxillary fixation was used intraoperatively to aid in fracture reduction. A modified Risdon incision was used to gain access to the lateral ramus, and a modified retractor and endoscope were used for retraction and visualization. Fracture fixation was achieved with a 2-mm titanium plate and screws. Patients were evaluated clinically and radiographically for 6 months and functional, radiographic, and esthetic parameters were assessed at each time period (1, 2, 4, 12, and 24 weeks). | lld:pubmed |
