Mandibular condylar and subcondylar fractures. Fracture of mandible
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Control group: Temporomandibular joint physiotherapy group using conventional methods (warm compresses, abseiling therapy, and finger exercises). Intervention 2: Intervention group: Te
Sponsors
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients who have isolated fractures of the head or neck of the condyle or subcondylar mandible. Patients who have only undergone closed treatment with intermaxillary fixation Patients who experience limitation in opening the mouth or pain in the fracture area after a 6-week fixation period.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with previous temporomandibular joint disorders Patients with previous surgeries in the temporomandibular joint area, including temporomandibular joint replacement. Patients who have limited mouth opening or progressive and lateral movements prior to the fracture Patients with a history of previous condylar and subcondylar fractures Patients with concomitant fractures of the coronoid, zygomatic arch, or zygomaticomaxillary complex Patients with any systemic diseases related to bones and joints Patients whose condylar and subcondylar fractures have been treated open Patients whose fractures were caused by fighting
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Maximum anterior jaw opening. Timepoint: Before surgery and 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery. Method of measurement: Graduated ruler. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The amount of protrusive and latrosive movement of the mandible. Timepoint: Before surgery and 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery. Method of measurement: Graduated ruler.;Pain in the temporomandibular joint area. Timepoint: Before surgery and 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery. Method of measurement: Based on patient opinions and VAS scale.;Pathological sounds in the temporomandibular joint. Timepoint: Before surgery and 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery. Method of measurement: Based on clinical examinations. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMilad Baseri
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed