Suggest Remedy For Pain And Swelling On Face After Injury
This could be maxillary fracture.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
There could be a depressed maxillary bone fracture. This was not found on CT scan, because it was taken 2 days after the injury. The edema would have masked the fracture.
The scan taken on the day of injury or after subsiding of edema will be accurate.
I recommend the following.
1) Repeat CT scan to evaluate the maxillary bone area for fracture.
2) Based on CT findings you might need a maxillofacial surgeon intervention for maxillary fracture.
Hope I have answered your question. If you got any further questions, I am happy to help you.
Wish you a speedy recovery and good health.
Regards,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
The treatment would be reduction and fixation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your follow up question.
The maxillary fractures will be reduced and the alignment is maintained using plates and screws.
Your doctor will advice a soft diet for about 6 weeks after surgery. So that alignment will not be disrupted.
Wish you a good health. Take care.
If you are happy with my answer, kindly rate it.
Thank you.
Truly,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
There won't be any scar.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks again for your follow up.
The surgery is done through sublabial approach. That is from inner part of upper lip. We will not take any external incision. So no need to worry about scar.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
If you are happy with my answer kindly rate it.
Thank you
Truly,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS