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Superolateral Dislocation of Bilateral Mandibular Condyles With a Mandibular Body and Condyle Fracture
Song Hyun Han1, Soon Heum Kim, Dong In Jo
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Konkuk University Chungju Hospital, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Chungju, South Korea.
This case report details a rare bilateral mandibular condyle dislocation following a motorcycle fall. Prompt manual reduction proved successful, highlighting timely intervention for this uncommon injury.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Traumatology
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Background:
- Bilateral superolateral mandibular condyle dislocation is an exceptionally rare injury.
- Such dislocations often result from high-energy trauma, involving significant force to the mandible.
- Anatomic considerations include the condyles becoming trapped around the zygomatic arch or temporal fossa.
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