The word “plastic” is derived from the Greek word for “moldable.” Therefore, plastic surgery refers to surgery that focuses on form and function. Form is often related to appearance, which is why aesthetics usually plays an important role in plastic…
Synopsis ■ Traumas that would likely produce fractures in adults often do not in children due to intrinsic anatomical factors. ■ In addition to the unique anatomy of the pediatric patient, future growth and development must be accounted for when…
Background Pediatric orbital fractures differ from the adult population in terms of presentation, management, and complications. The craniofacial skeleton undergoes significant anatomical and physiological changes from birth into adulthood; therefore, the fracture patterns in the pediatric population present differently, influencing…