Event Date
29 Aug 2025
Considerations In Maxillofacial Trauma Management
Introduction:
Maxillofacial trauma represents a significant portion of injuries encountered in emergency medicine and surgical practice, with causes and clinical presentations varying widely across different age groups. In the inter-departmental meet organized, department of oral & maxillofacial surgery discussed the age-specific considerations in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of maxillofacial fractures, focusing particularly on the pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
Each age group presents with distinct anatomical, physiological, and psychosocial factors that influence both the mechanism of injury and the choice of treatment modality. Pediatric patients have a unique set of challenges due to the presence of developing dentition and active growth centers. In contrast, adult patients typically require more definitive fixation due to fully matured bone structures. Geriatric patients, on the other hand, often are complicated by osteoporosis, systemic comorbidities, and slower healing processes