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The infected mandibular fracture.

E Fischer-Brandies, E Dielert

    Archives of Orthopaedic and Traumatic Surgery. Archiv Fur Orthopadische Und Unfall-Chirurgie
    |January 1, 1984
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    Proper initial management of jaw fractures by oral and maxillofacial surgeons is crucial to prevent infection. Surgical revision and immobilization are key for osteomyelitis, with bone grafting and antibiotics as potential adjuncts.

    Area of Science:

    • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    • Infectious Disease Management

    Background:

    • Fracture gap infections often result from insufficient primary treatment.
    • Timely and appropriate surgical intervention is critical for managing jaw fractures.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To emphasize the importance of initial surgical management for jaw fractures.
    • To outline essential treatments for osteomyelitis following mandibular fractures.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of primary management protocols for jaw fractures.
    • Analysis of treatment strategies for osteomyelitis, including surgical revision and immobilization.
    • Evaluation of adjunctive therapies like gentamycin-PMMA spheres and autologous osteoplasty.

    Main Results:

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    • Inadequate primary management is a leading cause of fracture gap infections.
    • Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are essential for initial fracture care.
    • Surgical revision and absolute immobilization are vital for treating osteomyelitis.
    • Specific cases may benefit from gentamycin-PMMA spheres and autologous osteoplasty.

    Conclusions:

    • Prioritizing initial surgical management by specialists significantly reduces infection risk.
    • Comprehensive treatment, including revision surgery and immobilization, is necessary for osteomyelitis.
    • Advanced techniques may be required for complex or persistent infections.