Defect driven orbital reconstruction: a systematic review
Background and objectives : The aim of this study is to assess the predictability of the result of reconstruction of orbital fractures in relation to defect size and location. Methods…
Experience of using ultrasonic resorbable system in treatment of patients with traumatic injury of face skeleton bones
Introduction : Application of the ultrasonic resorbable system Sonic Weld by KLS Martin Group gives new opportunities for osteosynthesis of face skeleton bones. Objective : Enhancement of efficiency in treatment…
Cross-sectional study of maxillofacial fractures in patients surgically treated from 2008 to 2012
Introduction : The maxillofacial complex injuries represent an important health problem. These fractures are associated with severe morbidity, loss of function, and significant financial cost. The reports variability is due…
Routine post-operative radiographs following orif of mandibular fractures: clinical need or unnecessary radiation?
Background and objectives : Post-operative radiographs are conventionally taken following open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of mandibular fractures in order to assess the adequacy of reduction and fixation. We…
Orbital roof isolated blow-in fracture: case report and review of biomechanics of the craniofacial skeleton
Introduction : Orbital roof blow-in fractures without involvement of the vertical portion of the frontal bone are a rare entity in the adult population. Mechanisms of this fracture pattern often…
Predicting factors for posttraumatic diplopia in patients with orbital wall fractures undergoing surgery: preliminary results of a prospective study
Objective : Prospectively analyze the evolution of extrinsic eye movements and diplopia from both clinical and radiological perspectives in patients with orbital wall fractures (blow-out) identifying significant prognostic factors for…
Cranioplasty using poly-methyl-methacrylate: a case report
The objective of this study is to show a case of cranioplasty, treated with acrylic prosthesis. A 36 years-old man, car accident victim, admitted to the Department of Neurosurgery, at…
Outcome assessment of nasoethmoid fractures
Aim and objective : The aim of this presentation is to assess the results of the primary intervention of fractures of the nasoethmoid complex which can pose a challenge to…
Prevalence of sports-related maxillofacial fractures, at Clinica Alemana Santiago, Chile
Background and objectives : To investigate the prevalence, diagnostic, anatomic sites, hospitalization time and management of sports-related maxillofacial fractures. Patients and methods : A retrospective analysis of 502 patients with…
Evaluation of clinical and imaging findings in patients with orbital fracture and its correlation with biomechanical factors of trauma
Background : The orbital fracture clinical signs are highly related to the trauma mechanism, according to the walls affected. Recognizing these signs can be a useful tool, such as palpebral…
