Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2010, Vol. 14 ›› Issue (13): 2287-2291.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8225.2010.13.003

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Computer-assisted navigation system in midfacial fracture treatment

Fu Jian-ming1, Wang Jing2, Yu Zheng-yu2, Jia Liu-he1, Gao Tao1, Yang Guang2   

  1. 1 Department of Dentistry, 2 Department of Ophthalmography, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing  100035, China
  • Online:2010-03-26 Published:2010-03-26
  • Contact: Wang Jing, Chief physician, Department of Ophthalmography, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing 100035, China wangjing1956@163.com
  • About author:Fu Jian-ming★, Master, Associate chief physician, Department of Dentistry, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing 100035, China jianmingfu@sina.com

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Abstract:

BACKGROUND: The spatial structure of midface leads to changeable in injury, and difficult to recover especialy for obsolete fracture. The application of computer-assisted navigation system provides a reliable basis for midfacial fracture treatment.
OBJECTIVE: To explore the application result and precautions of computer-assisted navigation system in midfacial fracture treatment.
METHODS: Totally 6 midfacial fracture cases received treatment at the Departments of Dentistry and Ophthalmography, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital were selected, including 4 cases with orbital-maxillary-zygomatic compound fracture and 2 cases with LeFortⅢ maxillary fracture. Computer-assisted navigation system was used in the treatment. Data were collected by CT, and navigation software was used for preoperative design. During the operation, the navigation workstation was used for guidance and open reduction and internal fixation was performed.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The computer-assisted navigation system could facilitate accurate preoperative design, precise surgical location, and satisfactory results were obtained in 6-12 months follow-up. It suggested that computer-assisted navigation system is a valuable technique, which could increase the reposition precision of midfacial fracture.

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