KEY FACTS Terminology Central upper midface fracture complex involving confluence of medial and upper maxillary buttresses and their posterior extensions Disruption of medial canthal regions, ethmoids, and medial orbital walls You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for…
KEY FACTS Terminology Synonyms: Facial smash injury, panfacial fracture No widely accepted definition Severely comminuted fractures involving multiple facial bones Does not follow pattern described for traditional transfacial (Le Fort) fracture You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership…
KEY FACTS Terminology ZMC definition: Fracture complex with fracture lines involving zygomatic arch, lateral orbital wall, anterior & lateral walls of maxillary sinus, & orbital floor Previously called trimalar or tripod fracture; ZMC fracture terminology most accurate as fracture involves…
KEY FACTS Terminology Fractures disrupting pterygomaxillary junction , disjoining portions of face (maxilla) from skull You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
KEY FACTS Terminology Traumatic deformity of orbital floor or medial wall resulting from impact of blunt object larger than orbital aperture You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If…
KEY FACTS Terminology Foreign material introduced into orbit via trauma You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
KEY FACTS Terminology Traumatic injury of bony anterior, middle, or posterior cranial fossa You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
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Summary Thoughts: Skull Base & Facial Trauma Skull base fractures (fxs) require considerable force & are often associated with other craniofacial injuries. Blunt trauma is responsible for over 90% of skull base & facial fxs & are frequently related to…