Mandibular ramus fracture: A rare fracture of maxillofacial region

Abstract

Background: The fractures of the ramus of the mandible are generally negligibly displaced. This is because of the anatomical situation of the ramus between the masseter and the medial pterygoid muscle. The present study was conducted to assess ramus of mandible fractures in patients. Materials and Methods: Present study was carried out on 125 subjects of both genders with fractures of ramus of mandible. The reason of injury, pretreatment occlusion, treatment protocol (open or closed), period of MMF and post-treatment occlusion was documented. Results obtained were subjected to statistical analysis. Results: Out of 125 patients, 75 were males and 50 females. Prime reason of fracture of ramus was road traffic accident (RTA) in 87 cases, fall in 26 and assault in 12 cases. The difference was statistically significant with p value < 0.05. Open reduction with internal fixation treatment was given in 105 cases and closed treatment in 20 cases. Conclusion:This study revealed that fractures of ramus are not commonly seen. Open reduction and internal fixation of fracture of ramus warrants acceptable functional and anatomic reduction.