The most common site of fracture mandible is
Correct Answer: Parasymphyseal region
Description: Fractures of the mandible (Dig man's classification)Condylar process35% Angle of mandible20%Body of mandible20%Symphysis 15%Alveolar process5%Ramus 3%Coronoid process2%Most common fracture - condylar fracture followed by angle, body & symphysis of the mandible (mnemonic - CABS)(Refer: Mohindra's Fundamentals of Ohopedics, 2nd edition, pg no. 109)
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