Transosseous fixation of pediatric displaced mandibular fractures with polyglactin resorbable suture--a simplified
Sanjay Chandan1, Rajshekhar Halli, Samir Joshi
1From the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Bharati Vidyapeeth University Dental College & Hospital, Pune-411043, Maharashtra, India.
Abstract:
Management of pediatric mandibular fractures presents a unique challenge to surgeons in terms of its numerous variations compared to adults. Both conservative and open methods have been advocated with their obvious limitations and complications. However, conservative modalities may not be possible in grossly displaced fractures, which necessitate the open method of fixation. We present a novel and simplified technique of transosseous fixation of displaced pediatric mandibular fractures with polyglactin resorbable suture, which provides adequate stability without any interference with tooth buds and which is easy to master.
