MAXILLARY FRACTURES

ž     High energy injuries.

ž     Impact 100 times the force of gravity is required .

ž     Patients often have significant multisystem trauma.

ž     Classified as LeFort fractures

 

 MAXILLARY FRACTURES LEFORT

    Definition:  

   Horizontal fracture of the maxilla at the level of the nasal fossa. 

   Allows motion of the maxilla while the nasal bridge remains stable.