British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 44, Issue 6 , Pages 480-481, December 2006

Endoscopically assisted reduction and fixation of condylar neck/base fractures—The learning curve

  • R.A. Loukota

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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds Dental Institute, Clarendon Way, Leeds LS2 9LU, UK

Accepted 13 November 2005.

Abstract 

Following the introduction of a new technique for fixation of fractures of the condylar neck and base in our department, the operative times were compared with those for the traditional and frequently used method of open reduction and internal fixation. A distinct learning curve was seen.

Keywords: Endoscopic assisted fixation, Condylar neck fractures, The operative times learning curve

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PII: S0266-4356(05)00354-2

doi:10.1016/j.bjoms.2005.11.019

British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 44, Issue 6 , Pages 480-481, December 2006

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