Fractures

Definition=

Fractures occur only in bones

Maxillofacial region is complex Bony structure.So,It is divided into - Upper third = Frontal bone - Middle third = Frontal bone to mandible - Lower third = mandible

Fractures of upper third are called as cranial injuries Middle third and lower third are called maxillofacial skeletal injuries

We treat only maxillofacial skeletal injuries ``` Etiology Violence - direct - indirect Crush injuries Pathological causes - local - systemic

Types of fractures

Open fracture Closed fracture

Favourable Unfavorable

Multiple Depressed Impacted Pathological ````

preservation Premillary examination Local examination Treatment

Classical signs❗

• A history
• pain
• abnormal mobility
• internal Bleeding
• Crepitus
• Deformity
• Ecchymosis
• Loss of functions

Treatment

Principle:

Phases: Reduction => Fixation =>Immobilisation

Reduction

Reduction as word says reduce the