Manual of Internal Fixation in the Cranio Facial Skeleton 1st Edition by Leon Assael, Douglas Klotch, Paul Manson, Joachim Prein, Berton Rahn, Wilfried Schilli ISBN 9783642587894

Recent advances in fixation techniques of the bones in the cranium and the face * detailed guidelines as to operate on fractures, tumour defects, and osteotomies * surgical techniques as recommended by the AO/ASIF Maxillofacial Group* clear, detailed and instructive drawings *clinical situations shown on x-rays.

Manual of Internal Fixation in the Cranio Facial Skeleton 1st Edition Table of contents:

Part 1: Introduction to Craniofacial Internal Fixation

1. Introduction to Craniofacial Surgery and Fixation

   • Overview of craniofacial trauma and deformities
   • Role of internal fixation in craniofacial surgery
   • History and evolution of internal fixation methods

2. Basic Principles of Internal Fixation

   • Goals of fixation in craniofacial surgery
   • Biomechanics of craniofacial fixation
   • Types of fixation materials and techniques

Part 2: Surgical Techniques and Approaches

3. Materials for Internal Fixation

   • Stainless steel plates and screws
   • Titanium and resorbable materials
   • Advantages and disadvantages of each material

4. Preoperative Planning and Patient Selection

   • Assessment of craniofacial deformities
   • Radiographic and clinical considerations
   • Surgical planning for optimal fixation

5. Techniques for Fixation in Craniofacial Surgery

   • Basic fixation techniques for fractures
   • Plate and screw systems
   • Use of miniplates, microplates, and resorbable plates

6. Surgical Approaches to the Craniofacial Skeleton

   • Approaches for the mandible, maxilla, and zygomatic bones
   • Management of fractures involving the orbit, nose, and skull base
   • Considerations for soft tissue management

Part 3: Specific Anatomical Regions and Fixation

7. Mandibular Fractures and Fixation

   • Classifications of mandibular fractures
   • Techniques for fixation of mandibular fractures
   • Managing complications in mandibular fixation

8. Maxillary Fractures and Fixation

   • Types of maxillary fractures and their management
   • Internal fixation techniques for maxillary fractures
   • Challenges in the fixation of maxillary fractures

9. Zygomatic and Orbital Fractures

   • Techniques for zygomatic complex fractures
   • Fixation methods for orbital fractures
   • Combining bone and soft tissue management

10. Fractures of the Cranial Base and Skull

    • Internal fixation for cranial base fractures
    • Fixation methods for skull fractures
    • Special considerations for the skull base and midface

Part 4: Complications and Management

11. Complications in Internal Fixation

    • Infection and hardware failure
    • Malunion and nonunion
    • Neurovascular complications

12. Postoperative Care and Follow-Up

    • Managing swelling, pain, and infection risk
    • Postoperative radiographic evaluation
    • Long-term follow-up for fixation stability and complications

Part 5: Advances and Future Directions

13. Innovations in Craniofacial Fixation

    • Advances in fixation materials and devices
    • 3D printed fixation plates and individualized implants
    • Minimally invasive approaches in craniofacial surgery

14. Future Directions in Internal Fixation

    • Emerging techniques in craniofacial surgery
    • The role of biologics and regenerative medicine
    • Potential for robotic and computer-assisted surgery

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