A method for refixation of the multifractured respiratory cranium

Area of Science:

• Maxillofacial Surgery
• Trauma Reconstruction
• Biomaterials Engineering

Background:

• Multifractured facial skeletons pose significant reconstruction challenges.
• Traumatic injuries can detach the facial skeleton from the skull base.
• Existing methods may not adequately address complex three-dimensional facial deformities.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce and describe the application of Tantalum-Visors for facial fracture refixation.
• To highlight the role of Tantalum-Visors in preventing specific post-traumatic deformities.
• To explain the rationale behind the available standardized visor sizes.

Main Methods:

• Utilization of Tantalum-Visors for three-dimensional refixation of facial bone fractures.
• Employment of standardized glabella and zygomatic visor models.
• Categorization of visor sizes based on patient demographics (male, female, youth).

Main Results:

• Tantalum-Visors effectively refixate multifractured facial skeletons.
• The use of these visors helps avoid dishface and pseudotelorismus.
• Standardized visors provide an immediate solution when custom molds are not feasible.

Conclusions:

• Tantalum-Visors are a valuable tool in managing severe facial trauma.
• Standardized visors offer a practical approach to immediate fracture stabilization.
• This method aids in achieving optimal aesthetic and functional outcomes in facial reconstruction.