Category: facial trauma | plastic surgery case study

Plastic Surgery Case Study – Resorbable Plate and Screw Fixation of Pediatric Mandible Fractures

Background: Fractures of the lower jaw are one of the most common types of facial fractures. While in adults such fractures may often occur from fights, in younger patients sporting events and recreational activities are the more common sources. Also in younger patients the severity of the mandibular fracture in terms of bone displacement is Read More…

OR Snapshots – Intraoral ORIF of Parasymphyseal Mandibular Fracture with Mental Nerve Preservation

Fractures of the lower jaw or mandible are one of the most common types of facial bone injuries. Based on the point of contact along the jawline and the amount of force it encounters, jaw fractures will often have standard patterns of how the bone breaks. A parasymphyseal mandible fracture occurs between the chin and Read More…

OR Snapshots – Pediatric Forehead Laceration Repair from Dogbite Injury

Facial lacerations are common and are caused by a variety of mechanisms. One well known cause is that of dog bites, particularly in children. Their smaller size and natural lack of caution around animals can create unfortunate opportunities for such accidents to occur. Children are particularly prone to dogbite injuries to the face. Canine (dog) Read More…

Plastic Surgery Case Study – Severe Perioral Dog Bite Injury Repair and its Long-Term Result

Background: Dog bite injuries to the face in children are often more common than in adults. The small size of the infant and child put their face at a level that is closer to a dog than that of adult. This combined with their natural lack of fear of dogs nor an understanding of how Read More…

Prevention Of Dogbite Injuries To The Face In Children

Dogbites are an unfortunate risk to which all children are potentially exposed. Beyond the trauma of the experience, permanent scarring almost always occur which can leave lifelong marks to be seen by all if it occurs on the face. With millions of dog bites occurring per year, plastic surgeons are involved in a lot of Read More…