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Facial Trauma
St. Christopher’s Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery employs a multidisciplinary approach to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of children with craniomaxillofacial trauma. Complex cases are evaluated by craniofacial plastic surgeons and neurosurgeons. St. Christopher’s is a Level I Trauma center and has a full complement of pediatric subspecialists available including ophthalmology, radiology, and critical care physicians.
- We manage a wide range of clinical problems, including:
- Nasal bone fractures
- Mandibular and maxillary fractures
- Orbital fractures and ocular injuries
- Complex craniofacial injuries
- Posttraumatic facial reconstruction
- Dog bites
- Soft tissue injuries of the face
- Ear reconstruction
- Facial burn reconstruction
Facial trauma includes reconstruction of the skin, muscles and bones of the face and orbits as well as the jaws. All aspects of the facial form are addressed and every effort is made to restore the patient to his or her pre-injury appearance. The use of plastic surgical techniques for skin repair, fracture reduction and fixation with resorbable hardware, jaw realignment and orbital reconstruction are utilized. The most advanced technology is available to our patients.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (215) 427-5191.
Meet the Team
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia has a highly qualified team of board-certified experts who are specially trained to work with the individual and unique needs of infants and pediatric patients.
The team is led by Paul Glat, MD, Chief, Section of Plastic Surgery.
