Mandibular Fixation and Plating in a Live Saw Bones Lab

Saturday, September 28, 2024

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Location: MBCC, Exhibit Hall A-D - Sim Room 3

CME/MOC Credit: 1

Disclosure(s):

Mark K. Wax, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Akina Tamaki, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Scott E. Bevans, MD:

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Sara Yang, MD:

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Important Notice: Seating is limited on a first-come, first-served basis.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Plating technology has dramatically improved the ability to repair maxillofacial bony trauma with optimal outcomes. A plethora of techniques allow for the rapid reduction and reconstruction of traumatic bony defects at various anatomic sites. Familiarity with these reconstructive paradigms is usually gained during residency through a variety of live hands-on workshops known as saw bone labs. These workshops use fabricated skulls and mandibles to simulate various fracture patterns or ablative defects. A variety of plates in different sizes, strengths, and thicknesses are utilized to reconstruct and repair the simulated defects. Similar to the temporal bone lab, simulation in this setting allows for the development of a technical skill set in a practice environment.
This saw bones lab will simulate a variety of common and unusual mandibular fractures that can be encountered in everyday practice. Plating systems will be available to practice hands on reduction and internal fixation of these simulated fractures. The course will start with MMF using IMF screws/Wave plate technology/Interdental wiring, then proceed with Champey plates for angle fractures, condylar reduction and plating, and finally symphyseal fractures with plates and lag screws. A diverse multi-institutional faculty will permit a unique educational experience given the extensive and variety of experiences. Two attendees per workstation will have access to a broad range of skulls, mandibles, and technical instrumentation. This simulation course can be utilized to develop a new skill set or refresh old skills. There will be one instructor per station.

Learning Objectives:

Demonstrate understanding of how to obtain maxillomandibular fixation in the trauma setting.
Demonstrate understanding of current paradigms in the management of mandibular fractures.
Attendees will be able to utilize contemporary plating technology to reduce and reconstruct traumatic bony disruptions of the mandible using plates and lag screws.

Instructors(s)

Mark K. Wax, MD

Professor Otolaryngology/Maxillofacial Surgery, Program Director
OHSU
Portland, OR, United States

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faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Akina Tamaki, MD

Associate Professor
Case Western Reserve University/ University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Cleveland, OH, United States

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faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Lead Instructor(s)

Scott E. Bevans, MD

Chief, Otolaryngology Department Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Head & Neck Oncologist, Microvascular Surgeon
Tripler Medical Center
Honolulu, HI, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Sara Yang, MD

Assistant Professor
OHSU
Portland , OR, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.