MODIFICATION OF THE SCREW AND WIRE TECHNIQUE FOR REDUCTION OF CONDYLAR FRAGMENTS: A TECHNICAL NOTE

Abstract

Condylar fractures account for about 17 to 50%[1] of all the mandibular fractures .The
fractured fragment is most prone to medial displacement due to the pull of the lateral
pterygoid muscle. This pattern of displacement of the condylar segment makes it difficult to
reduce the fragments intraoperatively which may further necessitate a larger skin incision
with more aggressive retraction of soft tissues resulting in increased morbidity.