Background and objectives : Clinical suspicion of mandibular fractures should prompt two radiographs at different angles. The aims of this study were: (a) to audit compliance with this recommendation within…
Injuries to the head, face, and neck are an important source of mortality and morbidity in combat even though these areas represent only 12% of the body’s surface area. The…
Background and objectives : Situated in an area where horse-riding is very popular, we encounter a significant number in maxillofacial traumas due to interaction between horses and humans in our…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
