Open Versus Endoscopic Surgery of Craniomaxillofacial (CMF) Condylar Neck Fractures

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE4

Total Enrollment

134 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2003-04-30

Study Completion Date

2009-01-31

Brief Summary

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This study is a comparison of open surgery versus an endoscopic approach in condylar neck fractures; it will look at functional outcome, cosmetic outcome and patient satisfaction.

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Detailed Description

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The primary outcome measure is functional outcome based on the Helkimo dysfunction index.

Conditions

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Condylar Neck Fractures

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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1

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Endoscopic surgery

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Open surgical intervention compared to endoscopic intervention

2

Group Type OTHER

Endoscopic surgery

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Open surgical intervention compared to endoscopic intervention

Interventions

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Endoscopic surgery

Open surgical intervention compared to endoscopic intervention

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adult patient \> 18 years
* Unilateral or bilateral fracture of the condylar neck
* Inclination of the condyle \> 30%
* Severe dislocation
* Severe pain upon palpation/movement
* Eligible for open reduction and internal fixation of the fracture
* Amenable to endoscopic as well as open surgery

Exclusion Criteria

* High or intracapsular condylar neck fracture
* Very low fractures that can be reduced intraorally
* CMF malfunctioning
* Drug or alcohol abuse
* General or local conditions that adversely affect bone physiology
* Physical or mental incapacity to sign informed consent

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No