Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients above 16 years of age. Condylar fractures indicated for open reduction and internal fixation on clinical as well as radiological basis. Dentulous or partially edentulous patients . Mental status permitting on adequate neuromotor examination.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients below 16 years of age. Patients with bleeding disorders, eg. Haemophilia. Patients with preoperative facial nerve paralysis. Completely edentulous patients. Patients not fit for surgery under General anesthesia.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Facial nerve weaknessTimepoint: 1st day, 1st week, 1 month, 3 month | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Status of occlusionTimepoint: 1st day, 1st week, 1 month, 3 month;Maximal interincisal openingTimepoint: 1st day, 1st week, 1 month, 3 month;Fracture site exposure timeTimepoint: Intraoperatively;Wound dehiscenceTimepoint: 1st week, 1 month, 3 month;Parotid fistulaTimepoint: 1st week, 1 month, 3 month;ScarTimepoint: 1 month, 3 month | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
SUBHARTI DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL