Background and objectives : The use of computer-assisted techniques in reconstruction of orbitozygomatic fractures has been the hot subject in the literature during the past 10 years. Such techniques are…
Background and objectives : Miniplate osteosynthesis of mandibular fractures developed by Champy et al. recommended that fixation should be done within 12 h of injury and Cawood further suggested upto…
Background : Over 300 mandibular fractures are managed in this department annually. Currently, all surgery is performed as inpatient care. On occasion, the operation occurs in the day surgery unit…
World over annually 1 million people die and over 25 million are injured or disabled due to road traffic accidents. In India alone road mishaps are responsible for 78% of…
Background and objectives : The incidence and the prevalence of maxillofacial trauma has been reported worldwide, but we do not have recent Spanish data. The main objective of this study…
Different surgical approaches are available for reduction and fixation of orbital floor fractures. However, each approach could be associated with eyelid retraction and ectropion and/or scar visibility. In this study,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Oral presentation background : The mandibular condyle fractures have stopped being a concern for the surgeon from the therapeutic point of view, since nowadays almost all of them are treated…
