Jaw-Dropping debate: to operate or not on broken jaw joint?
NCT ID NCT03264196
First seen Jan 19, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study looked at 14 adults with a rare type of broken jaw joint (condylar head fracture) to see if surgery or just advice and exercises works better for chewing and jaw function. Participants were randomly assigned to either have surgery to fix the bone or receive conservative care without surgery. The goal is to find out which approach helps patients recover better.
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Locations
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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom
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University Hospital Coventry
Coventry, Warwickshire, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom
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