Flying with facial fractures—the truth is out there
There are no clear, evidence-based guidelines that dictate when it is safe for a patient to fly after a midface fracture, whether they are surgically managed or not. The Royal…
New approach for the diagnosis and treatment of parotid trauma
Introduction: Penetrating injuries to the cheek can lead to significant complications due to intricate structures that lie within it. Multiple methods were described in the literature for diagnosis and treatment…
The clinical and radiographical characteristics of zygomatic complex fractures: a comparison between the surgically and non-surgically treated patients
Background : The aim of this study was to retrospectively review and analyse the clinical and radiographical differences between surgically and non-surgically treated patients with zygomatic complex fractures over a…
Retrospective analysis of 73 orbital floor fractures
Background and objective: The thin orbital floor is particularly vulnerable during facial trauma. Different surgical procedures and materials have been used for orbital floor reconstruction, with therapeutic results not always…
Visual recovery following emergent orbital decompression in traumatic retrobulbar haemorrhage—case report
Background and objectives: Retrobulbar haemorrhage is an uncommon, but potentially devastating complication associated with facial trauma. The rapid increase in orbital pressure can cut off perfusion to vital ocular structures,…
Pattern of maxillofacial injury in patients reporting to a tertiary care hospital in eastern Nepal
Background and objectives : Oral and maxillofacial surgery is an integral part of the Emergency Department both for the immediate management of injuries that can compromise a patients vision, respiration,…
Osteosynthesis plate removal after zygomatic fracture fixation
Background : Zygomatic comples fractures are common. In the UK maxillofacial practice removal of fracture fixation plates is currently undertaken only when attributable symptoms develop. Aim : This study aims…
The impact of maxillofacial trauma scoring systems in predicting maxillofacial injury severity in developing countries
Background and objectives : Injury scoring systems are useful in assessment, grading and predicting injury severity of the trauma patient. Scoring systems for maxillofacial trauma are however not in popular…
Management of zygomaticomaxillary complex fracture without infraorbital rim fixation
Purpose : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the adequacy of reduction and stability of fixation of isolated unilateral zygomatico-maxillary complex (ZMC) fracture without infraorbital rim fixation and…
Craniomaxillofacial injuries in northwestern Ontario, Canada
Objective : The purpose of this study was to assess the craniomaxillofacial injuries managed at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center (TBRHSC), Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Study. Design :…
