Background <p>The condylar region is the most common site of fractures involving the mandible in pediatric patients, and its treatment remains controversial in the literature. Conservative treatment, combined with prolonged follow-up and the increased potential for bone remodeling in pediatric patients (up to 10 years of age), has shown high predictability and success when correctly indicated. However, it is noted that some functional and aesthetic changes may develop over the years, making long-term follow-up essential to prevent and manage these complications.</p> Case Report <p>A pediatric patient was diagnosed with a moderately displaced intracapsular condylar fracture on the left side. The patient received conservative management and was monitored over a 21-year long‑term follow-up period to evaluate outcomes related to function, aesthetics, growth, and remodeling.</p> Conclusion <p>This clinical case illustrates that conservative treatment of pediatric intracapsular condylar fractures can lead to satisfactory long-term results. However, the potential for late-onset functional or aesthetic changes underlines the essential need for extended follow-up to enable early intervention if complications arise.</p>

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Conservative Treatment of Condylar Fracture in Pediatric Patients: A Case Report with a 21-year Long-Term Follow-up

  • Andressa Bolognesi Bachesk,
  • Silvia Natalia Souza de Péder,
  • Angelo José Pavan

摘要

Background

The condylar region is the most common site of fractures involving the mandible in pediatric patients, and its treatment remains controversial in the literature. Conservative treatment, combined with prolonged follow-up and the increased potential for bone remodeling in pediatric patients (up to 10 years of age), has shown high predictability and success when correctly indicated. However, it is noted that some functional and aesthetic changes may develop over the years, making long-term follow-up essential to prevent and manage these complications.

Case Report

A pediatric patient was diagnosed with a moderately displaced intracapsular condylar fracture on the left side. The patient received conservative management and was monitored over a 21-year long‑term follow-up period to evaluate outcomes related to function, aesthetics, growth, and remodeling.

Conclusion

This clinical case illustrates that conservative treatment of pediatric intracapsular condylar fractures can lead to satisfactory long-term results. However, the potential for late-onset functional or aesthetic changes underlines the essential need for extended follow-up to enable early intervention if complications arise.