AIM: To evaluate the efficacy of open reduction and semirigid internal fixation in the management of displaced pediatric mandibular fractures. METHOD: Ten patients with displaced mandibular fractures treated with 1.5 mm four holed titanium mini-plate and 4 mm screws which were removed within four month after surgery. RESULTS: All cases showed satisfactory bone healing without any growth disturbance. CONCLUSION: Open reduction and rigid internal fixation (ORIF) with 1.5 mm titanium mini- plates and 4 mm screws is a reliable and safe method in treatment of displaced paediatric mandibular fractures.
AIM: To evaluate the efficacy of open reduction and semirigid internal fixation in the management of displaced pediatric mandibular fractures. METHOD: Ten patients with displaced mandibular fractures treated with 1.5 mm four holed titanium mini-plate and 4 mm screws which were removed within four month after surgery. RESULTS: All cases showed satisfactory bone healing without any growth disturbance. CONCLUSION: Open reduction and rigid internal fixation (ORIF) with 1.5 mm titanium mini- plates and 4 mm screws is a reliable and safe method in treatment of displaced paediatric mandibular fractures.
Authors: Matthew E Pontell; Eva B Niklinska; Stephane A Braun; Nolan Jaeger; Kevin J Kelly; Michael S Golinko Journal: Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr Date: 2021-06-21