Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical and Radiographical Assessment of Patients With Sub-condylar Fracture Using Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Trapezoidal Plates Versus Titanium Trapezoidal Plates

Lead Sponsor:

Cairo University

Conditions:

Condylar Neck Fractures

Polyetheretherketone

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Some of titanium's drawbacks that is commonly used in maxillofacial surgery included scatter artefacts on regular imaging, implant exposure and inflammation, high thermal conductivity, and high elasti...

Detailed Description

Mandibular subcondylar fractures are common injuries that require treatment to restore function and aesthetic. Titanium plates have long been the gold standard for fixation in these fractures due to t...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients aged 18 years or older, irrespective of gender
  • Recent mandibular subcondylar fractures indicated for open reduction and internal fixation

Exclusion

  • Medically compromised patients contradicting operation (ASA III, IV \& V).
  • Patients receiving radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
  • Infection at the fracture line.
  • Pathological fractures and old fractures
  • comminuted fractures

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

24 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06940115

Start Date

May 1 2025

End Date

June 1 2026

Last Update

April 23 2025

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