Fractures In The Growing Skeleton

Question 1

At 1.5 years, the cranium is how many percent of it’s mature size?

Answer 1

80%

Question 2

Brain and ocular growth are near completion by age…?

Answer 2

6

Question 3

Final craniofacial ratio

Answer 3

2:1

Question 4

Regional growth site

Answer 4

Septum

Question 5

Treatment for condylar fractures presenting with open bite, mandibular retrusion, or limited movement

Answer 5

2-3weeks of mmf

Question 6

This helps with ankylosis and restoration of function

Answer 6

Early and persistent movrment with an elastic jaw exerciser

Question 7

ZmC fractures are uncommon befire age ___? Why?

Answer 7

5, zmc fractures correspond to maxillary pneumatization

Question 8

Indications for surgical interventuin for internal orbital fracture (4)

Answer 8

> 2mm enophthalmos
EOM restriction with positive forced duction >30 deg
Diplopia
CT finding of large orbital wall defect

Question 9

Definiyion of early intervention for EOMS

Answer 9

Within 48 hours

Question 10

Last paranasal sinus to develop in children

Answer 10

Frontal

Question 11

Average inter canthal distance by age a) 3, B) 12, C) adult

Answer 11

A 2.5
B 2.8
C 3

Question 12

Critetia for intercanthal distance and NOE diagnosis

Answer 12

Greater by 5 mm is indicative

Greater by 10mm is diagnostic

Question 13

Interorbital growth is nearly complete by age…?

Answer 13

8

Question 14

Gauge of wire for inter canthal restoration

Answer 14

28 gauge stainless steel wire