Abstract
The care of the facial trauma patient continues to evolve in the ever-changing face
of medicine. Patients can be reassured that their care is managed by a variety of
specialists knowledgeable in the assessment and management of complex facial injuries.
Thanks in part to advances in imaging modalities, bone fixation techniques and technology,
and a wider array of reconstructive procedures, the foundation upon which the reconstructive
ladder of facial injuries rests continues to expand. The overall goal of repair is
a return to a preinjury state of form and function.
Keywords
facial trauma - initial assessment - facial evaluation
