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Bilateral fracture of the mandibular condyle: a challenge in surgical management

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Open reduction with stable fixation was successful, allowing good mouth opening and aesthetic restoration.
The patient, a motorcycle accident victim, presented with occlusal dystopia and trismus due to the fracture.
Surgical management involved osteosynthesis of the mandible under general anesthesia with retromandibular and intraoral access.
Complex anatomy of the mandibular condyle makes surgical management a challenge, emphasizing the need for precise techniques.

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Case report describes surgical intervention for bilateral mandibular condyle fractures, highlighting surgical challenges.

Bastos et al. (2024) studied this question.

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