Facial nerve safety in jaw fracture surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests a new surgical approach to fix jaw fractures while protecting the facial nerve, which controls facial movement. It aims to reduce nerve damage during surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are generally healthy (no major medical conditions)
- You have a broken jaw that needs surgery with plates and screws
- The fracture cannot be reached through the mouth alone, so a small cheek incision is needed
- The fracture is not shattered into many pieces
- You do not have any nerve disorders, facial cuts, or an infected fracture
- You are not taking nerve-supporting vitamins like B12 or B-complex before surgery
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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