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Open Versus Endoscopic Surgery of Craniomaxillofacial (CMF) Condylar Neck Fractures

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Condylar Neck Fractures
Interventions
Procedure: Endoscopic surgery
Registration Number
NCT00206011
Lead Sponsor
AO Clinical Investigation and Publishing Documentation
Brief Summary

This study is a comparison of open surgery versus an endoscopic approach in condylar neck fractures; it will look at functional outcome, cosmetic outcome and patient satisfaction.

Detailed Description

The primary outcome measure is functional outcome based on the Helkimo dysfunction index.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
134
Inclusion Criteria
  • Adult patient > 18 years
  • Unilateral or bilateral fracture of the condylar neck
  • Inclination of the condyle > 30%
  • Severe dislocation
  • Severe pain upon palpation/movement
  • Eligible for open reduction and internal fixation of the fracture
  • Amenable to endoscopic as well as open surgery
Exclusion Criteria
  • High or intracapsular condylar neck fracture
  • Very low fractures that can be reduced intraorally
  • CMF malfunctioning
  • Drug or alcohol abuse
  • General or local conditions that adversely affect bone physiology
  • Physical or mental incapacity to sign informed consent

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
2Endoscopic surgery-
1Endoscopic surgery-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Functional outcome based on the Helkimo dysfunction index3 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Cost effectiveness24 months
Complication rate24 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Universitaestklinik Freiburg, Klinik für Mund- Gesichts- und Kieferchirurgie

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Freiburg, Germany

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