How to treat condylar fractures surgically

How is a condylar fracture treated surgically?

Condylar fracture is a common orthopedic disease. It can be divided into closed fracture and open fracture according to whether the fracture is connected to the outside world. If this disease is not treated in time, it will cause shock, fat embolism syndrome, aspiration pneumonia and other complications. To diagnose whether there is a condylar fracture, a series of examinations such as X-ray examination, CT examination, magnetic resonance imaging, arthroscopy, etc. are required.

1. Open reduction treatment: Open reduction is a common surgical method for treating this disease. The operation usually involves cutting the soft tissue at the fracture site to fully expose the fracture ends, and then reducing the fracture under direct vision. The operation can effectively fix the fracture, and the patient can get out of bed earlier after the operation, reducing complications such as muscle atrophy and joint stiffness.

2. Fixation surgery: Fixation surgery is also a common method for treating condylar fractures. Fixation surgery mainly includes internal fixation and external fixation. Internal fixation is mainly used for closed or cutting reduction. Metal internal fixation is used to fix and reduce fractures. Commonly used metals include bone plates, screws, medullary nails, intermedullary nails, and compression plates. External fixation is mainly suitable for open fractures. The most commonly used external fixation tools are small splints, plaster bandages, abduction brackets, bone traction devices, and external fixation brackets. Patients can choose appropriate fixation tools according to specific circumstances.

The surgical treatment methods for condylar fractures are as above. Through active and standardized surgical treatment, mild patients have a good prognosis. Patients with severe fractures should pay attention to the occurrence of complications, and their prognosis is usually affected by various factors. During the surgical treatment of condylar fractures, attention should be paid to dietary care. Patients should have a balanced diet and eat more eggs, milk, lean meat and other foods rich in high-quality protein to promote recovery from the disease. At the same time, patients should avoid eating spicy, greasy, and irritating foods to prevent the condition from worsening.