Racial disparities in craniomaxillofacial trauma
Racial disparities have been shown to exist in several arenas of health care. The institutional trauma registry at Boston Medical Center was queried to investigate racial injury patterns and outcomes…
Fracture of the middle cranial fossa by impaction of mandibular condyle treated with TMJ custom prothesis: a case report
There is a very specific group of condyle fracture which associated with fractures of the middle cranial fossa, and in some cases the mandibular condyle can invade cranial fossa, requiring…
Remodelling and function of the fractured mandibular condyles repositioned after extra-corporeal reduction & internal fixation
The objective of this study was to evaluate the prognosis of the fractured mandibular condyles which were repositioned after internal fixation by extracorporeal open reduction. The subjects were 19 patients…
Fractures of the orbital cavity: prospective review of 12 cases in the Carlos van Buren Hospital in Valparaiso
Introduction: Trauma in the orbital region can result in considerable facial deformity and can affect vision and the nervous system of the face. Rehabilitation of the patient requires to understand…
Spontaneous bone regeneration in mandible after necrosis after facial trauma, case report
Introduction: Bone regeneration in the mandible has been described in the literature after the resection because of several pathologies. This development of new bone seems to occur from the periosteum…
Use of digital photography and 3D reconstruction in the evaluation and planning of maxillofacial trauma treatment
Introduction: The aim of this paper is to present a system analysis by digital photography and reconstruction in three dimensions (3D) using the OsiriX program for Mac OS X ®…
Outcome for traumatic optic neuropathy: treatment versus no treatment
Background: Traumatic optic neuropathy (TON) is an important cause of severe visual loss following blunt or penetrating head trauma. Following the initial injury, optic nerve swelling within the optic nerve…
Treatment of frontal sinus fracture by obliteration with iliac crest bone graft
Fractures involving frontal sinus may result in long-term complications and sequelae related to the sinus and intracranial, orbital and nasal structures. Incidence varies from 2% to 15% of all facial…
Audit of mandibular trauma waiting times: Royal London Hospital UK: January 2011–May 2011
Introduction: Brought about by concerns of the maxillofacial team about waiting times for open reduction and internal fixation of mandibular fractures. Aims: Produce data that may support the establishment of…
Mandibular angle fractures. Treatment methods and clinical experience
A fracture through the angle of the mandible is one of the most common maxillofacial injuries. Factors such as the area of biomechanics, thinner bone cross-sectional area and the presence…
Frontal sinus obliteration with different materials in Cebus apellamonkeys. Histological and histometrical study
Introduction: Frontal sinus fractures present a difficult clinical situation due to the possibility of long-term complications. One form of treatment of such fractures is to obliterate the sinus. There are…
Comparison of immediate and delayed reconstruction of frontal sinus fractures
Introduction: The frontal sinus fracture is common among trauma patients, especially in young males. It can involve the anterior and/or posterior wall, with or without involvement of the nasofrontal duct….
Frontal sinus injuries: analysis of 22 fractures treated at the Mutual Security Hospital
Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic approach of 22 frontal sinus fractures treated at the Mutual Security Hospital, and compare the data…
Downward and lateral displacement of the globe with resulting diplopia after orbital roof fracture: a case report
Introduction: The orbital roof is involved in about 5% of all facial fractures. Blow-in fractures are defined as inward displacements of a fractured bony orbital wall resulting in decreased orbital…
The epidemiology study of mandibular fractures treated in two general hospitals. Caracas-Venezuela. A review of 585 cases in 8 years (2001–2008)
Purpose: In Venezuela there are few studies that report the epidemiological pattern of Mandibular Fractures. Materials and methods: The medical records and radiographs for 585 patients treated for mandibular fracture…
Stereolitographics models for secondary craniofacial trauma reconstruction
Craniofacial trauma is frequent in young adults in Uruguay. One of the devastating consequences of this affection is the cranial deformations with its aesthetic and functional sequel. High resolution 3D…
Open reduction and internal fixation of mandibular condyle fractures: evaluation of mandibular movements and remission of symptomatology
Introduction: A functionally stable oteosynthesis enables early rehabilitation of the joints. However, there are a few studies about that. Aim: This prospective study evaluated the mandibular movements and remission of…
Frontal sinus fractures: a series of four consecutive cases treated at Campinas City Hospital – state of Sao Paulo – Brazil
Introduction: Fractures of the frontal bone are infrequent, ranging from 2 to 15% of the patients with facial fractures. According to Fonseca (2000), these fractures can be classified as type…
Inferior alveolar nerve injury in trauma-induced mandible fractures
Objective: To determine the incidence and severity of inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) injury in mandible fractures before and after treatment. Methods: Consenting patients with mandibular fractures (excluding dentoalveolar, pathologic, previous…
Electronic follow up of facial lacerations
It is difficult for a emergency medicine staff to follow-up facial lacerations. This is important to allow closure of the feedback loop for the trainee and also to allow the…
