Health Condition 1: S026- Fracture of mandible Health Condition 2: O- Medical and Surgical
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Single 2.0-mm Lambda-shaped plate fixation: Open reduction and internal fixation of unilateral mandibular subcondylar fracture using a single 2.0-mm titanium lambda-shaped plate placed
Sponsors
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Patna
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients aged eighteen years and above with unilateral displaced mandibular subcondylar fracture indicated for open reduction and internal fixation. Patients who are medically fit for general anesthesia and willing to participate and provide written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with bilateral subcondylar fractures or comminuted fractures. Patients with pathological fractures or history of temporomandibular joint ankylosis. Patients with previous mandibular surgery or metabolic bone disease. Medically compromised patients classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists grade three or higher. Patients unwilling to provide informed consent or comply with follow up
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Maximum Mouth Opening in millimeters,Lateral Mandibular Excursion in millimeters,Mandibular Protrusion in millimeters,Deviation on Mouth Opening measured in millimeters from midlineTimepoint: Pre-op Post-op 2weeks Post-op 1month Post-op 3months Post-op 6months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Post operative Occlusal Status categorized as favorable or unfavorable,Time required for plate adaptation & fixation measured in minutes,Radiographic restoration of ramus height measured in millimeters,Post operative complicationsTimepoint: Pre-op Post-op 2weeks Post-op 1month Post-op 3months Post-op 6months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactNaqoosh Haidry
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Patna
Outcome results
None listed