Facial Trauma
Alternate Names : Facial Injury, LeFort Injuries, Maxillofacial Injury, Midface Trauma
Facial Trauma Diagnosis & Tests
On physical exam:
- Lacerations (breaks in the skin) are often seen.
- Bruising around the eyes and/or widening of the distance between the eyes may indicate injury to the bones between the eye sockets.
- When the upper jaw moves with the head stabilized, there may be a fracture in this area.
- Abnormal sensations on the cheek and irregularities that can be felt on the facial region can indicate fractures.
- The physical exam is often complimented by a CT scan of the head.
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