Rehabilitation of maxillofacial function

Master, Specialist Doctor I Nguyen Thi Thanh Binh - Rehabilitation Doctor - General Surgery Department - Vinmec Danang International Hospital

Maxillofacial trauma is trauma to the maxillofacial organs. Injuries and fractures in the maxillofacial region account for about 5% of total body fractures caused by impact. This percentage tends to increase in the current period, especially in Vietnam. Depending on the severity of the maxillofacial trauma of each specific case, the doctor will have different treatment methods. Treatment of maxillofacial trauma must meet two requirements: restoring the face's aesthetic anatomical shape and restoring maxillofacial function.

1.1. Principles of Early Diagnosis. Timely treatment, possibly in combination with drugs and rehabilitation of maxillofacial function. 1.2. Rehabilitation methods and techniques Shortwave Infrared Ultrasound Hot or cold therapy Jaw manipulation Electrolysis...

Indications for maxillofacial surgery are applied to specific cases, based on the location of the broken bone, the degree of displacement and the general condition of the patient. The method of maxillofacial surgery is often applied in cases of complicated fractures, fractures with a lot of displacement or simple correction without results, late fractures with prosthetic joints, fractures with dislocations...
Maxillofacial surgery is divided into 2 main stages:
Stage 1: Remove all lesions and pathologies that cause this condition.
2: Use the flaps to organize freely in other areas of the body to reconstruct the shape, restore the maximum function of the damaged area.
The patient's bone and skin used for reconstruction is usually fibula skin or iliac crest skin. These tissue parts are taken with the blood vessels that nourish them to be brought up to microsurgery with the blood vessels of the face. Bones and skin are reshaped to fit the excised defect in the face to restore shape and facilitate restoration of lost functions.
The skin and bone parts taken have very little function, so after surgery there are almost no sequelae that greatly affect the patient's life and work.
Maxillofacial trauma can be accompanied by other traumatic brain injuries that are life-threatening and can leave severe facial disfigurement sequelae. To regain a balanced and harmonious face, you need to go to reputable medical facilities to perform effective maxillofacial rehabilitation.

Vinmec International General Hospital is one of the hospitals that not only ensures professional quality with a team of leading doctors, modern equipment and technology, but also stands out for its examination and consulting services. and comprehensive, professional medical treatment; civilized, polite, safe and sterile medical examination and treatment space.
Master. Doctor Nguyen Thi Thanh Binh has 30 years of experience in the specialty of Rehabilitation, especially experienced in Rehabilitation of musculoskeletal, neurological, spine diseases of adults and children. Currently, he is a Rehabilitation Doctor at the Department of General Surgery, Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.