Abstract
This article presents a technique of applying lag screws for treating fractures of the mandibular angle. A review of 30 patients who had lag screws placed to treat such fractures showed that it is an extremely useful, but technique-sensitive, method of providing rigid internal fixation. The advantages and complications of this technique over bone-plate fixation are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 234-243 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 1991 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oral Surgery
- Surgery
- Otorhinolaryngology