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Overview

面部 injuries include injuries involving the mouth, face and jaw. These range from facial cuts and lacerations to more serious problems, 比如破碎的牙齿和面部骨骼.

Bone fractures can involve the lower or upper jaw, palate, cheekbones and eye sockets. These injuries often occur during automobile accidents, 体育或娱乐活动, 打架或攻击, 与工作相关的任务, 房子周围的项目或意外跌倒.

Many patients with facial injuries are first seen in the emergency room and then referred to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon or a plastic surgeon for further treatment.

我们处理面部损伤的方法

UCSF offers the best possible care for facial injuries in a supportive setting. Our specialists tailor each patient's treatment plan according to the type and severity of the damage.

The services we offer include corrective jaw surgery, placement of dental implants and repair of broken facial bones. We also have expertise in microvascular reconstructive surgery, a technique of rebuilding the face and neck using blood vessels, 身体其他部位的骨头和组织. 通过重建手术, we pay close attention to reestablishing natural contours, 肤色匹配,疤痕不显眼. Our goals are to restore natural appearance and function for our patients as much as possible.

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迹象 & 症状

症状可能包括:

  • Difficulty breathing, seeing, talking or swallowing
  • 面部肿胀或面部畸形
  • 脸上有割伤或刺伤
  • 面部疼痛
  • Bruising or discoloration behind your ears, eyes or under your tongue
  • Widening of the distance between your eyes, which may indicate injury to your eye sockets
  • 面部麻木或刺痛
  • 皮肤感染或皮疹

诊断

在进行诊断时, your doctor will begin by asking about your medical history, including any events that may have caused your facial injury. A thorough physical and medical examination will also be conducted, to note any injuries to your face and other parts of your body. Many people with facial injuries also suffer from additional medical problems.

A 计算机断层扫描 of the head also may be performed to make a definite diagnosis.

治疗

Treatment for facial injuries varies, depending on the location and severity of your injury. 病人 with facial injuries may additional medical problems. Your doctor will coordinate the care of these medical conditions with the necessary specialists.

如果你脸上骨折了, the bones must be lined up and held in place long enough to heal properly. Depending on the severity of the injury and your age, this may take six or more weeks.

Repositioning and holding your broken bones in place may be achieved by a variety of techniques. 对于大面积的面部损伤, incisions to expose the bones and then a combination of wiring and plating techniques may be used. Fractures of the upper and lower jaw may require metal braces that are fastened to your teeth with rubber bands or wires to hold your jaws together.

病人 with partial or full teeth loss may need dentures or specially designed splints to align and secure their fracture.

In most cases, surgery for facial injuries requires a hospital stay. Your jaw's normal functions and range of movements may be restricted, 尤其是当你的下巴被电线锁住的时候. In these instances, you will have to follow a special diet to encourage healing. 在你出院之后, your surgeon will give you specific instructions for a special diet and caring for your injury.

Severe facial cuts and lacerations may require microvascular reconstructive surgery — a technique for rebuilding the face and neck using blood vessels, 骨骼和组织, including muscle and skin from other parts of the body — by a plastic surgeon.

加州大学旧金山分校健康 medical specialists have reviewed this information. It is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or other health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns you may have with your provider.

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