Maxillofacial injuries are often seen in the emergency department. Fractures of the facial
skeleton are commonly seen after assault, road traffic accidents, falls, and sporting injuries …

Emergency department management of maxillofacial trauma Page 1 Emergency Medicine
Australasia (2004) 16, 7-12 ASK THE EXPERTS: ENT AND MAXILLOFACIAL PROBLEMS …

Diagnosis and management of common maxillofacial injuries in the emergency department.
Part 4: orbital floor and midface fractur Page 1 MAXILLOFACIAL INJURY Diagnosis and …

The majority of mandibular fractures occur in young males aged 16–30 years. As with all
traumas, the history and examination cannot be over emphasised as diagnoses can be …

HISTORY Enquire about the mechanism of injury; zygoma fractures usually occur after blunt
trauma. Altogether, 70–90% of patients will complain of infra orbital/upper lip numbness on …

Patients with maxillofacial trauma require a careful evaluation due to the anatomical
proximity of the maxillofacial region to the head and neck. Facial injuries can range from soft …

Mandibular fractures are the second most common facial fracture. 1 The usual causes are
interpersonal violence and motor vehicle accidents (MVA). Nearly all cases present to an …

Soft tissue and bony injuries of the face and oral cavity constitute a large percentage of the
trauma seen in most emergency departments (EDs). This trauma, although frequently a …

Fractures of the facial skeleton are a common reason for patients to present to EDs and
general medical practice in A ustralia. Trauma to the maxillofacial region can lead to airway …

Injuries to teeth can be very distressing for patients. Prompt treatment is essential. Injuries of
the tooth bearing portion of the mandible are common and can even result after a relatively …