Authors :
Dr. Ayush Garg; Dr. Vikas Kunwar Singh; Dr. Ruchika Tiwari; Dr. Priyal Lathi; Dr. Hetvi Saxena; Dr. Akshita Arya;
Volume/Issue :
Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 5 - May
Google Scholar :
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6626201
Abstract :
In mandibular fractures, the most
common dislocations of mandibular condyle are anterior
and anteromedial dislocations. Condylar head
dislocations are less common in three directions: lateral,
medial, and posterior as comparedto superolaterally
dislocated condyle which is rarely reported. Patients and
Method: We describe four patients with superolaterally
dislocated intact mandibular condylein Mahatma
Gandhi Hospital (MGH), Jaipur between 2013 to 2021
due to road traffic accidents & fall from height and their
treatment modalities. Results: Dislocation towards
lateral and superior side of intact condyle is frequently
avoided, despite the fact that it needs complete physical
and radiographic examinations as well as timely
identification and management are extremely important
because dislocation for a long time might result in
difficult reduction. For superior-lateral condylar
dislocations, manual reduction is the first therapeutic
option, however in delayed instances, open reduction is
the best alternative. Conclusion: This study
demonstrates that although superolateral displacement
of intact mandibular condyle is a rare condition but the
early diagnosis and treatment of SDMC is necessary.
Keywords :
Superolateral dislocation, Lateral dislocation, Mandibular condyle, Mandibular fracture.
In mandibular fractures, the most
common dislocations of mandibular condyle are anterior
and anteromedial dislocations. Condylar head
dislocations are less common in three directions: lateral,
medial, and posterior as comparedto superolaterally
dislocated condyle which is rarely reported. Patients and
Method: We describe four patients with superolaterally
dislocated intact mandibular condylein Mahatma
Gandhi Hospital (MGH), Jaipur between 2013 to 2021
due to road traffic accidents & fall from height and their
treatment modalities. Results: Dislocation towards
lateral and superior side of intact condyle is frequently
avoided, despite the fact that it needs complete physical
and radiographic examinations as well as timely
identification and management are extremely important
because dislocation for a long time might result in
difficult reduction. For superior-lateral condylar
dislocations, manual reduction is the first therapeutic
option, however in delayed instances, open reduction is
the best alternative. Conclusion: This study
demonstrates that although superolateral displacement
of intact mandibular condyle is a rare condition but the
early diagnosis and treatment of SDMC is necessary.
Keywords :
Superolateral dislocation, Lateral dislocation, Mandibular condyle, Mandibular fracture.
