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What is another name for craniofacial reconstruction?
Craniofacial reconstruction is sometimes called orbital-craniofacial surgery
When was craniofacial reconstruction first attempted on children?
The first attempts at craniofacial reconstruction in children with congenital abnormalities were made in the late 1940s by Sir Harold Gillies, a British plastic surgeon who had treated disfigured World War II veterans
What are alternatives to craniofacial reconstruction?
There are no mainstream alternatives to craniofacial reconstruction in the treatment of birth defects, traumatic injuries, or disfigurement resulting from cancer surgery.
What is craniofacial reconstruction?
Craniofacial reconstruction refers to a group of procedures used to repair or reshape the face and skull of a living person, or to create a replica of the head and face of a dead or missing person
What are the origins of craniofacial reconstruction?
Craniofacial reconstruction dates back to the late nineteenth century, when doctors in Germany and France first used it to produce more accurate images of the faces of certain famous people who had died before the invention of photography.
What psychological disorders are associated with craniofacial reconstruction?
Children who have had a disfiguring injury often develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, or anxiety.Adult patients also have high rates of depression, PTSD, or anxiety disorders following craniofacial reconstruction.
What advances were made in craniofacial reconstruction during the 1920s?
In the 1920s, British physicians pioneered the application of facial reconstruction to unsolved criminal cases and to treating World War I veterans who had been disfigured in combat.
What is craniofacial features?
Craniofacial features refer to the anatomical characteristics of the skull and face, including the structure, shape, and proportions of the bones and soft tissues in these regions. They play a crucial role in defining an individual's appearance and can be influenced by genetic factors, environmental conditions, and developmental processes. Abnormalities in craniofacial features can lead to various conditions, such as cleft palate or craniosynostosis, which may require medical or surgical intervention.
How does each reconstruction plan treat ex-Confederates?
Ex-Confederates were treated fairly during Reconstruction. After the war ended, ex-Confederates who laid down their weapons were not persecuted or treated unfairly.
Is there such a thing as a pediatric craniofacial surgeon?
Yes
What joints use interpositional reconstruction?
Elbow, shoulder, ankle, and finger joints are more likely to be treated with joint resection or interpositional reconstruction
Was the US Civil War reconstruction successful?
No, Blacks were still poor and treated bad
