Condylar Fractures Quiz

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What percentage of mandibular fractures are condylar fractures?

• 10-20%

• 25-35%

• 40-50%

• 5-15%

Which muscle primarily causes the condylar fragment to displace medially and forward after a fracture?

• Masseter

• Temporalis

• Lateral pterygoid

• Medial pterygoid

Which artery is NOT typically involved in the blood supply to the condylar region?

• Superficial temporal artery

• Posterior tympanic artery

• Facial artery

• Transverse facial artery

Which classification system provides a comprehensive view of condylar fractures based on anatomical location and relation to the fossa?

• Brophy's classification

• Rowe and Killey

• Lindahl's classification

• Neff and Rasse's modification

Which surgical approach reduces the risk of facial nerve palsy and offers better visibility?

• Preauricular approach

• Al-Kayat and Bramley approach

• Submandibular approach

• Endaural approach

What is a primary feature of conservative treatment for condylar fractures?

• Direct surgical reduction

• Open reduction with bone plating

• Immobilization and functional therapy

• Use of intramedullary screws

Which fixation method is typically used in low subcondylar fractures?

• Kirschner wires

• Intramedullary screws

• Transosseous wiring

• Bone pins

Which of the following is a late complication of condylar fracture treatment?

• Hemorrhage

• Cranial nerve damage

• Ankylosis

• Ear bleeding

Which of the following nerves is involved in the innervation of the condylar region?

• Mandibular nerve

• Auriculotemporal nerve

• Inferior alveolar nerve

• Lingual nerve