Journal Reviews

Inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) recovery after ORIF fractured mandible

5 June 2017 | | Maxillofacial Surgery | Fixation, Hypoesthesi, Inferior alveolar nerve injury, Mandibular fractures, Open reduction

Mandibular fractures are quite common facial injuries, but aetiology varies with country and age. Common treatment options are open reduction and internal fixation via an intra oral or extra oral incision. Nerve injury or dysfunction is often seen preoperatively and...

Facial nerve injuries in fixing mandibular condylar fractures

13 August 2015 | | Maxillofacial Surgery | Condyle fracture, Facial nerve injuries, Miniplate fixation, Morbidity, Open reduction, Retromandibular transparotid approach

The commonest fracture of the mandible is reported in the region of the condyle. Untreated this can lead to shortening of the ramus, facial asymmetry, arthrosis of the temporomandibular joint, impaired mastication and speech. The standard treatment is open reduction...