 This study compared the effectiveness of open reduction and internal fixation, ORF, versus closed reduction and immobilization, CRI, in treating mandibular subcondylar fractures. The study found that ORF resulted in significantly better mouth opening than CRI, suggesting that it should be the preferred treatment option. This article was authored by Samira Shabir Baloch, Rana Sohail, Sadia Wise, and others.