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1.

Give us the Stranc classification of nasal fractures.

2.

Recapitulate the Lefort fracture levels.

Reference(s):

Tessier, P. (1972). The classic reprint: experimental study of fractures of the upper jaw. 3. Rene Le Fort, M.D., Lille, France. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 50(6), 600–607.

3.

Describe the structural pillars and buttresses of the face.

4.

Review CT findings of midface fractures — what do we need to know?

Reference(s):

Hopper, R. A., Salemy, S., & Sze, R. W. (2006). Diagnosis of midface fractures with CT: what the surgeon needs to know. Radiographics : A Review Publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc, 26(3), 783–793.

5.

Discuss management of acute nasal fractures.

Reference(s):

Farber, S. J., Nguyen, D. C., Parikh, R. P., Jang, J. L., & Woo, A. S. (2017). Improving Results in Closed Nasal Reduction: A Protocol for Reducing Secondary Deformity. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 139(1), 51–59.

6.

Classification and management of NOE fractures.

Reference(s):

Sargent, L. A. (2007). Nasoethmoid orbital fractures: diagnosis and treatment. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 120(7 Suppl 2), 16S–31S.

Rosenberger, E., Kriet, J. D., & Humphrey, C. (2013). Management of nasoethmoid fractures. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, 21(4), 410–416.

7.

What is telecanthus? What is normal and abnormal?  Can you determine an abnormality by physical exam?

8.

Discuss the indications for surgical treatment of isolated zygomatic arch fracture. How do you perform a Gilles procedure?

Reference(s):

Hindin, D. I., Muetterties, C. E., Mehta, C., Boukovalas, S., Lee, J. C., & Bradley, J. P. (2017). Treatment of Isolated Zygomatic Arch Fracture: Improved Outcomes with External Splinting. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 139(5), 1162e–1171e.

9.

What are the fracture sites in a zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fracture? What are the management options?

Reference(s):

Birgfeld, C. B., Mundinger, G. S., & Gruss, J. S. (2017). Evidence-Based Medicine: Evaluation and Treatment of Zygoma Fractures. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 139(1), 168e–180e.

10.

How does one manage Panfacial fractures?

Reference(s):

Dean, N. R., Ledgard, J. P., & Katsaros, J. (2009). Massive hemorrhage in facial fracture patients: definition, incidence, and management. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 123(2), 680–690.

Markowitz, B. L., & Manson, P. N. (1989). Panfacial fractures: organization of treatment. Clinics in Plastic Surgery, 16(1), 105–114.