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ReviewChinese journal of traumatology = Zhonghua chuang shang za zhi2020

Key points in surgical management of mandibular condylar fractures.

Shubhechha Shakya, Xiao Zhang, Lei Liu

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Review in Chinese journal of traumatology = Zhonghua chuang shang za zhi, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 28 papers.

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28citing papers in PubMed
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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

28 citing papers in PubMed, 60 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Virtual surgical planning is a useful tool in the surgical management of mandibular condylar fractures.Chinese journal of traumatology = Zhonghua chuang shang za zhi · 2022
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Shubhechha ShakyaState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
Xiao ZhangState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
Lei LiuState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China. Electronic address: drliulei@163.com.
Sichuan University · CNState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Mandibular condylar fractures are among the most common facial fractures and some of the most difficult to manage. Opinions about the management of mandibular condylar fractures differ among surgeons. With the implementation of new technology, an increased understanding of fracture management, and better functional and morphological outcomes reported in the literature, open reduction and internal fixation is becoming many surgeons' preferred choice for the treatment of condylar fractures. Because surgical treatment of such fractures is complex, certain factors must be considered to achieve satisfactory outcomes. In this article, we summarise six key points in the management of mandibular condylar fractures: virtual evaluation of condylar fracture, a suitable surgical approach, good reduction, stable internal fixation, repair of the articular disc, and restoration of the mandibular arch width. We believe that these points will help to improve the prognosis of mandibular condyle fractures.

Indexed as

Fracture Fixation, InternalHumansMandibular CondyleMandibular FracturesOpen Fracture ReductionPrognosisTemporomandibular Joint DiscCondylar fracturesMandibular fracturesTemplate

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PMID31744656
PMCPMC7156880
OpenAlexW2987131665

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