Facial trauma
Alternative Names
Maxillofacial injury; Midface trauma; Facial injury; LeFort injuriesSymptoms
- Difficulty breathing through the nose due to swelling and bleeding
- Changes in sensation and feeling over the face
- Swelling around the eyes may cause vision problems
- Double vision
- Missing teeth
Exams and Tests
The doctor will perform a physical exam, which may show:
- Lacerations (breaks in the skin)
- Bruising around the eyes or widening of the distance between the eyes, which may mean injury to the bones between the eye sockets
The following may suggest bone fractures:
- An upper jaw that moves when the head is still
- Abnormal sensations on the cheek and irregularities that can be felt
A CT scan of the head may be done.
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