tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675087351939177300.post7201300566521919476..comments2023-08-15T09:39:41.235-05:00Comments on Sutured for a Living: Le Fort Fracturesrlbateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236331355857884458noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675087351939177300.post-13566428721890947752012-11-21T10:35:44.975-06:002012-11-21T10:35:44.975-06:00Jen, your and your Mom should ask her surgeon abou...Jen, your and your Mom should ask her surgeon about post-op antibiotics. That will be up to him/her. Best to your mom.rlbateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15236331355857884458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675087351939177300.post-81914054848726216182012-11-21T10:12:11.688-06:002012-11-21T10:12:11.688-06:00Hi, my Mom had a Le Fort I ORIF yesterday. The sur...Hi, my Mom had a Le Fort I ORIF yesterday. The surgeon gave her antibiotics (IV) before and during surgery. The surgery was 7 days post-injury due to a C5 contusion the neuro was worried about. My question is, should she continue more antibiotics at home? I'm worried about infection. To my knowledge, the antibiotics during surgery were the only ones she had.<br /><br />Thanks, JenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675087351939177300.post-52875828388986239622012-03-25T16:31:05.722-05:002012-03-25T16:31:05.722-05:00Alissa, please, reread the post. LeFort III info i...Alissa, please, reread the post. LeFort III info is included. You can search the blog for facial fractures and find info on other: mandibular, blowout, etc.rlbateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15236331355857884458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675087351939177300.post-90610923620287163962012-03-25T16:10:57.705-05:002012-03-25T16:10:57.705-05:00I am a Surgical Tech student and I came upon your ...I am a Surgical Tech student and I came upon your site while doing research for a paper on the LeFort III procedure. What a great blog! Is there a good place I can look for more Le Fort III info? I mostly find I & II info. Thanks, AlissaAlissa Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03632902060487990780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675087351939177300.post-89517914366425648592011-11-25T11:15:20.130-06:002011-11-25T11:15:20.130-06:00My girl had a Le Fort III done recently. I am cur...My girl had a Le Fort III done recently. I am currently screwing the distractors 3 times a day. Can anyone share similar experience with me? Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675087351939177300.post-16889991457112612012011-09-04T07:15:13.831-05:002011-09-04T07:15:13.831-05:00Dawn, you really need to go back to your surgeon o...Dawn, you really need to go back to your surgeon or see another one.rlbateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15236331355857884458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675087351939177300.post-42403172574775788972011-09-04T00:52:09.439-05:002011-09-04T00:52:09.439-05:00Hello! I have a combined LeFort 2&3 as the res...Hello! I have a combined LeFort 2&3 as the result of a 1997 mva and as a result I have severe lacrimal drainage problems that require me to 'manually drain' my eye several times daily and also causes frequent eye infections. Even worse however is the surgical opening along my top gum line that never closed and causes near constant sinus drainage into my mouth. Have you ever heard of these problems and can you please advise if anything can be done to help me? Many thanks, Dawn ( dawnmichellesweet@yahoo.com)Dawn Sweetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675087351939177300.post-21817223684407457102010-11-05T15:48:34.808-05:002010-11-05T15:48:34.808-05:00Anon (11-5-10), it's difficult to answer you q...Anon (11-5-10), it's difficult to answer you question, but I believe you when you say you aren't simply complaining. The infra-orbital nerve (most likely if teeth involved in pain/numbness) or zygomatic branch of the facial nerve could have been injured at the initial fracture or at any of the surgeries. <br /><br />Make an appointment with the surgeon. Sketch out the area of your numbness/pain for him on a facial drawing or a printed photo of yourself. Make a list of your questions and take it with you.<br /><br />If you don't feel they are listening to you/answering your questions, ask for a referral.rlbateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15236331355857884458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675087351939177300.post-1248545083932301382010-11-05T15:36:01.697-05:002010-11-05T15:36:01.697-05:00I have had three lefort 1 osteotomies in a year. T...I have had three lefort 1 osteotomies in a year. This first was Dec 2009, the second September 2010 and the third one week later again in September 2010. Please can you let me know if I will ever regain any sensation in my lip/gums/nose. This is really bothering. However, I do have immense pain in my cheekbones (Zygomatic bone?). Have emailed my surgeon but think they think I am just complaining, Which I am not. Please can you offer any help???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675087351939177300.post-81515745183873209692008-11-10T22:10:00.000-06:002008-11-10T22:10:00.000-06:00Hi, In 1974 I was in a mva and suffered a combined...Hi, In 1974 I was in a mva and suffered a combined Leforte 2 and 3,so I had the est hardware and int wires. Except for loss of lat rect muscle use(with resulatant diplopia) sec to abduscen nerve function loss, I am doing great and celebrated the 34 year aniv. yesterday from the mva and have been working as an er doc for the past 18 years.<BR/><BR/>Bobbobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18349943159745015080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675087351939177300.post-1823101798080163672008-07-20T15:42:00.000-05:002008-07-20T15:42:00.000-05:00Cinderella, it will depend on how much bone healin...Cinderella, it will depend on how much bone healing you have. See your surgeon ASAP.rlbateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15236331355857884458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675087351939177300.post-64354759997103253292008-07-20T15:38:00.000-05:002008-07-20T15:38:00.000-05:00Hello! Your blog and this post in particular is ve...Hello! Your blog and this post in particular is very informative, thank you. I'm looking for info on Lefot I in particular: I had one +BSSo about 5 weeks ago and I'm a bit worried about my maxilla, which was perfectly positioned post-surgery, and which has now moved. My midline is now at least 1mm to the right. I'm trying to find out if this will be fixable by orthodontics only or if it'll need a second surgery.. keeping my fingers crossed that it won't!<BR/><BR/>myleneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675087351939177300.post-8648950729008730012008-06-22T18:20:00.000-05:002008-06-22T18:20:00.000-05:00Sue, feel free to e-mail me. The link is on the s...Sue, feel free to e-mail me. The link is on the sidebar. <BR/><BR/>Your surgeon probably doesn't know exactly what he will find. Be prepared for it to be similar to when it was first fractured, as far as diet, etc go. Prepare for the worst and hope for the best.<BR/><BR/>I don't know of any great sites to send you to for information. Look for information on post-fx care. Go with that.rlbateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15236331355857884458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675087351939177300.post-2598137043002771742008-06-22T18:13:00.000-05:002008-06-22T18:13:00.000-05:00Thanks so much for responding.I have to say that I...Thanks so much for responding.I have to say that I have found little to no information regarding the removal of the plates. What little I did read about were cases that happened within 6 months after post op.......I have 8 kids ages 1,2,3,5,8,10,11,12 and I was wondering what to expect for diet, and such.....the doctor, I think is just being conservative, maybe because he doesn't know what to expect either once he gets in there.....have you ever had to remove hardware..?? I have had nothing but problems with my surgery....cut a nerve, had necrosis of my upper jaw.thanks to Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy my upper jaw was saved......I am the one percent........:) thanks for your comments, they really do mean a lot, especailly when I can find NO info out there....do you know of any sites or support web pages that I can read up on "what to expect?" God bless again....SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675087351939177300.post-83430805577064549212008-06-22T13:59:00.000-05:002008-06-22T13:59:00.000-05:00Sue, you are looking at pain and swelling postop. ...Sue, you are looking at pain and swelling postop. Hopefully, it won't be too difficult to "chip" away the bone that has grown over the plate, etc. Plan on elevating your head (sleep in a recliner), don't bend over postop to pick up dropped items (squat), and use lots of ice the first few days. Good luck to you. Hope it all goes smoothly.rlbateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15236331355857884458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675087351939177300.post-4381130658035445022008-06-22T12:18:00.000-05:002008-06-22T12:18:00.000-05:00Hi, Came upon your site......I am having my hardwa...Hi, Came upon your site......I am having my hardware removed after 18 years.....I had a Lefort 1 in 1991...been having a really hard time with my sinuses especially my right side.....do you know what I can expect at all......getting it down this coming Friday.Plate grew into the bone of my nose can't breath at all through my right nostril, and growth all around the plate ( growth about 2cm by 4cm....thanks for "listening) God bless SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675087351939177300.post-66768851057566268372008-06-15T19:09:00.000-05:002008-06-15T19:09:00.000-05:00Haley, best wishes to you. Do what your surgeons ...Haley, best wishes to you. Do what your surgeons ask of you in terms of mouth rinses, eating soft foods until they allow you to chew, etc.rlbateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15236331355857884458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675087351939177300.post-68733999945324737472008-06-15T19:04:00.000-05:002008-06-15T19:04:00.000-05:00What an intriguing picture of a Lefort fracture. S...What an intriguing picture of a Lefort fracture. So that's how they do it, from underneath the upper lip. i am having that done to my maxilla to fix an open bite. a 3-piece Lefort, actually. Kind of scared because I hear multi-segment Leforts are more risky in terms of complications.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675087351939177300.post-60434434113254704942008-05-08T21:41:00.000-05:002008-05-08T21:41:00.000-05:00very informative. thank youvery informative. thank youDr (Major) Rajesh Bhardwajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03257547895412570699noreply@blogger.com