A device for intramedullary fixation of mandibular condyle fractures is provided. This device includes a proximal screw portion and a distal peg portion. The screw portion includes threads and a taper at the proximal tip. The peg portion contains a taper at the distal end, it may be of circular or ovoid cross-sectional shape to accommodate variations in individual patient anatomy, and may contain peg holes oriented perpendicular to its long axis. Perpendicular grooves are present on the distal end of the device to allow coupling with a surgical screwdriver. The method of application includes reaming of the intramedullary canal, insertion of the device into the proximal condyle fragment, and manipulation of the intramedullary canal of the distal mandible onto the device to achieve stable fracture fixation. This device and method provide the benefits of intramedullary fixation and a total endoscopic surgical approach to the treatment of mandibular condyle fractures.
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Board of Directors Member
Minnesota Academy of Otolaryngology
Board Member
Park Nicollet Health Services
Otolaryngologist and Head and Neck Surgeon
Education:
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences 2004 - 2008
Doctor of Medicine, Doctorates, Medicine
Brown University 2000 - 2004
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Biology, Biochemistry
Skills:
Endocrine Surgery Sinus Surgery Thyroid Surgery Thyroid Cancer Thyroid Disorders Voice Disorders Surgical Oncology Ear Surgery Healthcare Hospitals Physician Coding Quality Improvement Surgery Research
Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck
Work:
Park Nicollet Ear Nose & Throat Clinic 3800 Park Nicollet Blvd STE 550, Minneapolis, MN 55416 9529933250 (phone), 9529933641 (fax)
Maple Grove Park Nicollet Specialty Center 9325 Upland Ln N STE 300, Osseo, MN 55369 9529939900 (phone), 9529771048 (fax)
Education:
Medical School George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Science Graduated: 2008
Procedures:
Sinus Surgery
Conditions:
Hearing Loss
Languages:
English
Description:
Dr. Frake graduated from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Science in 2008. He works in Minneapolis, MN and 1 other location and specializes in Otolaryngology and Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck. Dr. Frake is affiliated with Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital.