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[A retrospective study on mandibular coracoid fractures].

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Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • Mandibular coracoid fractures are rare, comprising 3.18% of all mandibular fractures.
  • Understanding optimal treatment strategies is crucial for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To retrospectively analyze treatment outcomes for mandibular coracoid fractures.
  • To compare the effectiveness of conservative versus surgical interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 37 patients with mandibular coracoid fractures.
  • Patients were treated either conservatively (11) or surgically with internal fixation (26).
  • Mouth opening and pain levels were assessed as outcome measures.

Main Results:

  • Both treatment groups showed satisfactory results with significant improvements in mouth opening and pain reduction at six months.
  • No significant differences in pain reduction were observed between groups at immediate or short-term follow-ups.
  • Substantial long-term improvements in pain were noted in both groups by six months post-treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Conservative treatment is suitable for linear, non-displaced coracoid fractures involving the temporalis muscle.
  • Surgical intervention is recommended for larger fractures and those with associated zygomatic arch or mandible fractures.