Traitement chirurgical des fractures du condyle mandibulaire de l'adulte en France en 2005

Abstract

The authors had for aim to present the latest trends in the surgical management of mandibular condylar fractures in France, in 2005. One hundred maxillofacial surgeons were questioned on the surgical management of condylar fractures and indications. Results were presented at the 41st Congress of Stomatology and Maxillofacial surgery. The overall reply rate was 70%. Condylar fractures are generally managed in teaching hospitals. Open reduction and fixation was deemed appropriate in low subcondylar fractures in 76% of the cases, in 10% for diacapitular fractures. Therapeutic details and indications were a matter of huge variability. This survey highlighted the absence of any consensus as far as condylar fractures are concerned. It seems that the higher the fractures are, the lesser they are approached.