[Functionally stable fixation in severe midface fractures using an external cranial fixator]

With the external Cranial-fixator we can achieve a stable fixation of the severe maxillofacial injuries. In a period of 10 years (1973-1982) 61 patients were treated with a external cranial fixation, which is tolerated very well by the patients. The intermaxillary fixation is not necessary, the application is easy, the morbidity rate is low and the results are good (table 3 und 4).