Jaw injuries, including isolated mandibular fractures, dislocated teeth, and alveolar process fractures, require effective immobilization techniques.
Classical and modified Risdon's binding have been utilized for permanent immobilization in managing these injuries.
Purpose:
To evaluate the efficacy of classical and modified Risdon's binding for permanent immobilization in patients with various jaw injuries.
To assess the outcomes of this method in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
Summary:
A total of 165 patients with jaw injuries were treated using Risdon's binding. The study included isolated mandibular fractures, dislocated teeth, alveolar process fractures, maxilla fractures, tooth reimplantation, and osteosynthesis.
The immobilization was applied to patients with preserved permanent teeth and recent, minimally displaced fractures. Excellent reduction and stabilization were achieved in 99.8% of cases, leading to successful fracture union.
Impact:
Risdon's binding, with its modifications, proves to be a highly suitable, simple, easy, and effective method for treating isolated mandibular fractures when cases are appropriately selected.
This technique facilitates good reduction and stabilization, promoting successful fracture healing in a high percentage of patients.