Benefits of using self retaining retractor in treating condylar fractures

Comparison between self retaining retractor and conventional retractor in condylar fracture fixation - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/04/084286

Enrollment

Registered

2025-04-07

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-28

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: S026- Fracture of mandible

Interventions

Intervention1: Self retaining retractor: The self retaining condylar retractor is a stainless steel instrument specially designed to take anchorge in patient drape which is placed over over the patien

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with unilateral mandibular condyle fractures requiring open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with bilateral fractures, comminuted fractures, systemic conditions affecting healing, or prior mandibular surgeries.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Operating time Number of assistants required Surgical field of exposure Incidence of facial nerve injury Surgeon satisfactionTimepoint: 48 hours, 1week, 4 weeks,3 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Number of assistants required Surgical field exposure Visibility rating Surgeon fatigue Facial nerve plasy Soft tissue trauma Bleeding Postoperative swellingTimepoint: 24 hours 1 week 1 month	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Gouthamkumar V

Saveetha Dental College And Hospitals

gideanbds@gmail.com9751599916

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026