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Tom W Andrew1, Roshan Morbia2, H Peter Lorenz3

  • 1Hagey Laboratory for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine, Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Stanford University, 257 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.

Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|March 11, 2019
PubMed

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Pediatric facial fractures require specialized management due to unique craniofacial development. Treatment approaches vary with age, balancing conservative care with surgical options to avoid growth impairment.

Area of Science:

  • Craniofacial surgery
  • Pediatric trauma
  • Orthopedic surgery

Background:

  • Pediatric craniofacial skeleton differs significantly from adult anatomy.
  • Pediatric facial trauma is common, but fractures are less frequent than in adults.
  • Unique biomechanical properties influence fracture patterns in children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the distinct aspects of pediatric facial fracture management.
  • To highlight differences between pediatric and adult facial trauma treatment.
  • To inform clinical decision-making for managing facial fractures in children.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of pediatric facial fracture management.
  • Analysis of anatomical and biomechanical differences in pediatric skulls.
  • Discussion of age-dependent treatment strategies.

Main Results:

  • Pediatric facial fractures are less common than adult fractures despite higher trauma incidence.
  • Conservative management is often preferred in younger children to prevent growth disturbances.
  • Surgical interventions become more conventional as the pediatric facial skeleton matures.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric facial fracture management demands a tailored approach considering skeletal immaturity.
  • Understanding unique pediatric craniofacial anatomy is crucial for effective treatment.
  • Treatment strategies must adapt to the patient's skeletal maturation stage.

Keywords:
BoneChildFacialFractureInjuryPediatricSurgery

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