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ArticleCureus2026

Non-union of Bone Plating in a Mandibular Fracture With Osteomyelitis: A Case Report.

Ramachandra Reddy Gowda Venkatesha, Karthik Rajaram Mohan, Vasu Sridharrao, Saramma Mathew Fenn, Reethika Rathan

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Article in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Ramachandra Reddy Gowda VenkateshaOral Medicine and Radiology, Vinayaka Mission's Sankarachariyar Dental College, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Salem, IND.
Karthik Rajaram MohanOral Medicine and Radiology, Vinayaka Mission's Sankarachariyar Dental College, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Salem, IND.
Vasu SridharraoOral Medicine and Radiology, Vinayaka Mission's Sankarachariyar Dental College, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Salem, IND.
Saramma Mathew FennOral Medicine and Radiology, Vinayaka Mission's Sankarachariyar Dental College, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Salem, IND.
Reethika RathanOral Medicine and Radiology, Vinayaka Mission's Sankarachariyar Dental College, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Salem, IND.

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Abstract

Mandibular fractures are a common occurrence, often associated with complex complications such as non-union and osteomyelitis. Non-union, the failure of a fracture to heal, can be particularly challenging in the mandible due to the limited soft tissue coverage and compromised blood supply in atrophic areas. Additionally, the presence of osteomyelitis, a bone infection, further complicates the healing process and increases the risk of implant failure. This case report aims to provide an overview of the management strategies for non-union of bone plating with mandibular fracture associated with osteomyelitis. The literature suggests that a multifaceted approach, including aggressive debridement, appropriate antibiotic therapy, and specialized fixation techniques, is often necessary to address these complex cases.

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bone platemandibular fracturenon-unionosteomyelitispathological fracture

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PMID42890346
PMCPMC13671283

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