These tools will no longer be maintained as of December 31, 2024. Archived website can be found here. PubMed4Hh GitHub repository can be found here. Contact NLM Customer Service if you have questions.


Pubmed for Handhelds

PUBMED FOR HANDHELDS

Search MEDLINE/PubMed

  • Title: [Surgical reduction of condylar fracture using lag screw].
    Author: Lin Y, Yi B, Li Z.
    Journal: Zhonghua Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi; 1999 Jul; 34(4):245-8. PubMed ID: 11776919.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the feasibility and result of application of lag screw osteosynthesis in condylar fracture. METHODS: Six dislocated condylar fractures were treated with lag screw. Postoperative follow-up mean 7 months (range 3-13 months). RESULTS: It showed no complaint on TMJ area from patients during the follow up, no facial asymmetry was found, no patient had malocclusion, 5 patients had mouth opening over 40 mm 3 months postoperatively, and all patients were satisfied with the treatment results. CONCLUSION: Based on the clinical and radiological results the authers believe that lag screw technique is a feasible method for indicated condylar fracture.
    [Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]