Early Return to Competitive Sport Following a Surgically Managed Mandibular Fracture: A Multimodal Ultrasound-Guided Rehabilitation Case Report

J Orthop Case Rep. 2026 Feb;16(2):130-132. doi: 10.13107/jocr.2026.v16.i02.6772. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Mandibular fractures in high-performance athletes challenge both structural stability and the rapid restoration of sport-specific function. Standard rehabilitation following open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) often overlooks neuromuscular re-education, cervical-mandibular coordination, and the demands of elite athletic return. CASE REPORT: A 23-year-old elite judoka from […]