Open reduction and internal fixation of paediatric mandibular fracture: a case report and review of literature

Authors

  • Surya Rao Rao Venkata Mahipathy Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu, India http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8214-8871
  • Alagar Raja Durairaj Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu, India
  • James Solomon Jesudasan Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Narayanamurthy Sundaramurthy Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Manimaran Ramachandran Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Praveen Ganesh Natarajan Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20184101

Keywords:

fixation of paediatric fractures, Paediatric trauma, Paediatric facial fractures

Abstract

The type of craniomaxillofacial fractures in children and young adults varies with evolving skeletal anatomy and social and environmental factors. The general principles of treating mandibular fractures are common for children and adults: Anatomic reduction along with rigid skeletal stabilization is mandatory until bone union has occurred. Here we present a female child with a road traffic accident presenting with fractures of the right parasymphysis and the left angle of the mandible with significant displacement. Open reduction and internal fixation with stainless steel miniplates and screws was done, with good post-operative recovery.

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Published

2018-09-25

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 10 (2018): October 2018

Section

Case Reports