Blog Feed: Facial Fractures and Facial Trauma

Mandible Fractures. Symphysis Fractures

Published on 2010-09-30 20:28:00

Mandible fractures are common and are some of the most enjoyable operations I perform. I prefer to treat many mandible fractures with open reduction and internal fixation, followed by a short course of intermaxillary fixation with Synthes, IMF screws > read more

Mandible Fractures

Published on 2010-09-28 18:27:00

Mandible fractures are common. Typically, mandible fractures are best treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). ORIF involves using plates and screws to hold the fracture in position. This fixation allows arch bars or intermaxillary f > read more

Facial Fractures. Mandible Fractures

Published on 2010-07-08 01:47:00

Mandible fractures or jaw fractures are a common occurrence. Fractures of the mandible are analogous to fractures of the pelvis in that fractures often occur in more than one location.Depending on the textbooks that one reads, the frequency of occurr > read more

Facial Fractures. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery

Published on 2010-07-07 14:29:00

Pediatric Facial Fractures: Current National Incidence, Distribution, and Health Care Resource Use. Vyas, Raj M. MD; Dickinson, Brian P. MD; Wasson, Kristy L. BA; Roostaeian, Jason MD; Bradley, James P. MDJournal of Craniofacial Surgery. 19(2):339-34 > read more

Zygoma Fractures, Orbital Fractures, Maxillary Fracture

Published on 2010-06-30 10:57:00

Fractures of the zygomaticomaxillary complex frequently occur in concert with fractures of the orbital floor and orbital rim. Access to the these fractures is afforded thr0ugh exposure via the conjuntival incsion of the eye, the maxilary gingivobucca > read more

Facial Fractures. Nasal Bone Fractres

Published on 2010-06-30 10:53:00

Nasal bone fractures are the most common types of facial fractures. Often in the emergency room the physician will examine the septum of the nose to make sure there is no septal hematoma. If the nasal bone fracture produces a deformity, then the plas > read more

Facial Fractures. Zygomaticomaxillary Complex Fractures.

Published on 2010-06-29 20:37:00

Zygomaticomaxillary fractures are common. Typically, these fractures occur when a person's head strikes the head, fist, or other solid object. The zygoma which protrudes a greater distance than the globe absorbs the impact at the expense of the eye.A > read more

Orbital Fractures. Roxbury Clinic & Surgery Center

Published on 2010-06-09 01:10:00

Orbital fractures are very common. There is an increasing frequency of orbital fractures being repaired at the Roxbury Clinic & Surgery Center in Beverly Hills, CA. Orbital fractures are becoming frequently more common in older individuals who ma > read more

Nasal Bone Fractures.

Published on 2010-06-09 00:55:00

Fractures of the nasal bones are very common. Typically these fractures can be "re-set" in the emergency room setting and then splinted. Frequently, patients who have nasal bone factures develop airway obstruction requiring airway surgery. The goals > read more

Facial Trauma: Orbital Fractures

Published on 2010-06-09 00:45:00

Common facial fractures in southern California, tend to be orbital fractures, nasal bone fractures, and mandible fractures. The reconstructive treatment for many of these fractures requires the same care and planning as cosmetic procedures and with t > read more