**Absolute indications**:


#### **Relative indications**:


According to AAOMS 2017 the indications for closed and open reduction of condylar fractures are tabulated in **Table 2** [15].

#### **10. Surgical approaches to TMJ**

A variety of incisions to approach the TMJ have evolved over the years with each one having their own advantages and disadvantages. These incisions have been categorized into [16]


**Figure 10.** *Approaches to condylar fracture.*


Approach is based on the level of fracture [17].

The approaches for different levels of fractures with minimal complications are listed below.

