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Facial trauma

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Overview Facial trauma is any injury of the face and upper jaw bone.

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Symptoms *Changes in sensation and feeling over the face *Difficulty breathing through the nose due to swelling and bleeding *Double vision *Missing teeth *Swelling around the eyes may cause vision problems

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Treatment *Control bleeding *Create a clear airway *Fix broken bone segments with titanium plates and screws *Leave the fewest scars possible *Rule out other injuries *Treat the fracture Surgery is needed if the person cannot function normally or if there is significant deformity. The goal of treatment is to:

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Causes *Automobile accidents *Penetrating injuries *Violence Blunt or penetrating trauma can cause injury to the midface region, which includes the upper jaw (maxilla). Common causes of facial injury include:

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Tests & diagnosis *Bleeding from the nose, eyes, or mouth, or nasal obstruction *Bruising around the eyes or widening of the distance between the eyes, which may mean injury to the bones between the eye sockets *Lacerations (breaks in the skin) *Abnormal sensations on the cheek and irregularities that can be felt *An upper jaw that moves when the head is still The doctor will perform a physical exam, which may show:

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Prognosis Patients generally do very well with proper treatment. The patient should gently be told that they will probably look different than they did before their injury, and that additional surgeries may be needed 6-12 months later.

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Prevention Wear seat belts and use protective head gear when appropriate. Avoid triggering potentially violent confrontations with other people.

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Complications *Bleeding *Facial asymmetry *Infection *Neurologic complications

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When to contact a doctor Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you have a severe injury to your face.

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