Fractures of the Condylar Process of the Mandible
Abstract Fractures of the condylar process of the mandible are common injuries. The treatment is controversial because they can be treated closed or open. This chapter will discuss these fractures…
Mandible Fractures
Abstract The management of fractures of the mandibular angle, body, symphysis, and parasymphysis have undergone significant evolution as practitioners have gained a more in-depth understanding of mandibular mechanics and the…
Frontal Bone and Frontal Sinus Injuries
Abstract Management of frontal sinus and anterior skull base injuries can be complex. Accurate diagnosis and meticulous surgical technique are required to obtain optimal surgical results. This chapter reviews key…
Naso-orbito-ethmoid (NOE) Fractures
Abstract Naso-orbito-ethmoid (NOE) fractures, although less common in isolation, are a frequent component of other midface fractures and can be some of the most difficult facial fracture patterns to treat…
Orbitozygomaticomaxillary Complex Fractures
Abstract The orbitozygomaticomaxillary complex (OZMC) is a structural foundation for both form and function of the craniofacial skeleton. Due to its anterolateral position and projection, it provides significant strength and…
Traumatic Facial Nerve Injury
Abstract Traumatic facial paralysis may have devastating effects on patients both functionally, emotionally, and aesthetically. In this chapter, the word trauma is used in its broad sense as any injury…
Intraoperative Imaging and Postoperative Quality Control
Abstract To date, 3-dimensional imaging is fundamental to adequately diagnose craniomaxillofacial trauma, particularly orbital trauma. However, not only preoperative 3D imaging is required but also tools for intra- and postoperative…
Orbital Fractures
Abstract Orbital fractures are among the most common facial fractures and carry a significant cost to the healthcare system. Incidence and etiology vary greatly with geography, demographics, and socioeconomic factors….
Radiological Evaluation of the Craniofacial Skeleton
Abstract This chapter covers the history and role of radiography, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the evaluation of the craniofacial skeleton in the setting of blunt…
Assessment of the Patient With Traumatic Facial Injury
Abstract Patients with facial injuries often have multisystem involvement, and the initial assessment of the trauma patient should be consistent with the ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) protocol. Although traumatic…
