Treatment Delay Impact on Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Mandibular Fractures

BACKGROUND: The impact of mandible fracture treatment delay has been contested in the literature for decades, with conventional wisdom favoring earlier surgical treatment to prevent postoperative complications, primarily infection. Through a systematic review of all available evidence, this study aims to determine whether delay to open reduction and internal fixation of traumatic mandibular fractures influences outcomes. METHODS: MEDLINE, …