AO CMF Expert Case Discussion—Managing Primary and Secondary Pediatric Midfacial Trauma (snippet)

Описание: In this Expert Case discussion, Damir Matic, Mohamed Abdulazeem, Mohamed Amin, Amr Amin Ghanem and Amir Elbarbary are presenting webinar about management of primary and secondary pediatric midfacial trauma.

Key challenges in managing pediatric maxillary and orbital trauma are outlined, highlighting that facial growth is largely genetically determined and that the upper face and orbits have limited remodeling capacity. As a result, precise anatomic reduction at the time of injury is especially critical in younger children. It is further emphasizes that early, high-energy trauma poses the greatest risk for long-term growth disturbance, underscoring the importance of meticulous, age-appropriate surgical techniques, judicious use of hardware, and timely intervention—particularly in orbital emergencies—to ensure optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes as the child grows.

Who is it for?
Craniomaxillofacial, plastic and reconstructive, ENT, Oral and maxillofacial surgeons and residents.

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Find further resources on management of facial trauma at the AO CMF website: https://bit.ly/49qITAe

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