Computer-assisted therapy in orbital and mid-facial reconstructions

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Maxillofacial Surgery
• Medical Imaging

Background:

• Effective management of orbital and mid-facial fractures necessitates comprehensive ophthalmic assessment and advanced imaging.
• Restoring normal orbital volume and anatomical reduction of fracture segments are key therapeutic objectives.
• Innovations in diagnostic and surgical techniques have significantly enhanced functional and aesthetic outcomes in reconstruction.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy of computer-assisted navigation in orbital and mid-facial fracture reconstruction.
• To demonstrate the application of mirroring techniques for preoperative simulation.

Main Methods:

• Orbital reconstruction utilizing computer-assisted navigation technology.
• Preoperative simulation through mirroring the unaffected facial side onto the affected side.

Main Results:

• Demonstration of computer-assisted navigation's application in both primary and secondary orbital and mid-facial reconstructions.
• Successful utilization of mirroring for unilateral defects and virtual model import for bilateral defects.

Conclusions:

• Computer-assisted navigation provides substantial benefits for both primary and secondary reconstructions.
• The navigation technique facilitates precise reconstruction of unilateral and bilateral orbital and mid-facial defects.
• Software advancements improve maxillofacial surgery reconstruction capabilities through mirroring and virtual modeling.