Biomechanical Principles of Intramedullary Nails in Veterinary and Human Medicine.

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[Indexed for MEDLINE] Conflict of interest statement: None declared. 18. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2013 Nov;25(4):591-600. doi: 10.1016/j.coms.2013.07.007. Management of mandibular angle fracture. Braasch DC(1), Abubaker AO. Author information: (1)Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, VCU Medical Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, 521 North 11th Street, PO Box 980566, Richmond, VA 23298-0566, USA. Fractures through the angle of the mandible are one of the most common facial fractures. The management of such fractures has been controversial, however. This controversy is related to the anatomic relations and complex biomechanical aspects of the mandibular angle. The debate has become even more heated since the evolution of rigid fixation and the ability to provide adequate stability of the fractured segments. This article provides an overview of the special anatomic and biomechanical features of the mandibular angle and their impact on the management of these fractures. Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. DOI: 10.1016/j.coms.2013.07.007