Presentation
Fainted, hit face on the ground.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Guardsman fracture
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Right mandibular parasymphyseal/ body minimally displaced fracture involving the right mandibular canal and through to the alveolar process.
Bilateral moderately displaced comminuted fractures of mandibular condyles. Partially opacified right mastoid air cells although no associated fracture identified. Poorly pneumatized left mastoid air cells. Blood opacifying left external acoustic meatus and middle ear. No definite associated fracture is seen.
Case Discussion
Typical appearances of a guardsman fracture: tripartite fracture of the parasymphyseal region and both condylar necks.