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Complications of pediatric facial fractures

Suhair Maqusi1, David E Morris, Pravin K Patel

  • 1Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Cosmetic Surgery, Universityof Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|July 11, 2012
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric facial fractures are rare and present unique challenges due to potential growth impacts. This review focuses on managing complications after pediatric fracture treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Pediatric Traumatology
  • Craniofacial Medicine

Background:

  • Pediatric facial fractures constitute a small percentage (5%) of all facial fractures, with lower incidence in young children.
  • Management differs from adults due to growth implications and children's regenerative advantages.
  • Complications like malunion or infection are less common in pediatric patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the unique challenges in managing pediatric facial fractures.
  • To highlight the differences in treatment principles between pediatric and adult patients.
  • To focus on the approaches to managing complications following pediatric fracture treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of pediatric facial fracture management principles.
  • Analysis of regenerative advantages in pediatric bone healing.
  • Focus on complication types and their management strategies.

Main Results:

  • Children possess greater osteogenic potential and faster healing rates.
  • Primary dentition and dental compensation capacity influence outcomes.
  • Infection, malunion, nonunion, and malocclusion are relatively rare.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric facial fracture management requires consideration of growth impacts.
  • Children's regenerative capacity leads to fewer complications.
  • Effective management strategies are crucial for addressing post-treatment complications.

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