Midface fracture
| Classification according to ICD-10 | |
|---|---|
| S02.2 | Nasal bone fracture |
| S02.3 | Fracture of the orbital floor |
| S02.4 | Fracture of the zygomatic bone and the upper jaw |
| ICD-10 online (WHO version 2019) | |
Midface fractures are fractures of the skull caused by force on the head. Sports accidents, punches, traffic accidents or falls are often the causes.
One differentiates between one
- Central midface fracture and one
- Lateral midface fracture , which also includes the so-called blow-out fracture .
The symptoms can be diverse, including: hematomas, especially eyeglass or monocle hematomas , visible bony steps, disorders when opening or closing the mouth, swelling and changes in the face. X-rays and CT are mainly used for diagnosis.
The many therapeutic options depend on the type and location of the fracture and the severity of the accompanying injuries.
literature
- Ulrich Fetzner, Richard Kasch: surgery, orthopedics, urology (GK2. The second compact). Springer, Heidelberg 2008, ISBN 3-540-46335-6 , pp. 35-36.
- Hans-Henning Horch, Jürgen Bier: Oral and maxillofacial surgery . 4th edition Elsevier, Urban - & - Fischer Verlag, Munich 2006, ISBN 3-437-05417-1 .
