Clinical Outcomes of Endoscopic vs. Retromandibular Approach for the Treatment of Condylar Fractures - A Randomized clinical trial

Condylar fractures remain the most controversial topic in maxillofacial trauma. Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) using an extra-oral approach has certain benefits over the nonsurgical treatment. Concerns, however, remain about the risk of facial nerve injury, post operative facial nerve weakness and facial scarring when operating in this region, despite the various extra-oral approaches developed for the same. The recently popularized Endoscope assisted open reduction and internal fixation (EAORIF) is claimed to provide better results as it is minimally invasive, provides excellent visibility, eliminates surgical scarring and the risk of facial nerve injury.

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