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What is the main purpose of a CT Scan?
Definition
To show bone
Term
What is the main purpose of an MRI Scan?
Definition
To show soft tissue or congenital defects
Term
What physical features would you look for to diagnose a Orbital Floor Fracture?
Definition
Enophthalmos (sagging eye); swelling and bruising
Term
Three - Dimensional Imaging can be used for what kind of procedures?
Definition
Reconstructive procedures
Term
What type of imaging would be used to diagnose Orbital Floor Fracture?
Definition
CT scan or X-Ray
Term
Pretrauma photos can help the surgeon reconstruct the face in what kind of procedure?
Definition
Le Forts I, II, and III
Term
Dental Records can help the surgeon place what kind of bone back in the correct position?
Definition
Teeth
Term
Flouroscopy and X-Ray machines can be used in the OR in a sterile manner. What is fluoroscopy?
Definition
Fluoroscopy makes it possible to see internal structures in motion.
Term
What does MRI stand for?
Definition
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Term
What does CT stand for?
Definition
Computed Tomography
Term
Fracture reduction and prosthesis placement can be verified visually or with what kind of diagnostic imaging?
Definition
X-ray
Term
What are the 3 primary ways to diagnose a Mandibular Fracture?
Definition
X-ray, MRI, and digital inspection
Term
The hard plate, nasal septum, zygomatic bone, and orbital floor are shown best in which view of imaging?
Definition
Caldwell view
Term
An MRI might not be the best option for trauma victims. Why?
Definition
MRI images may consume a vast amount of time.
Term
Why is it important for a pretrauma photo to be used during reconstruction of a trauma patient?
Definition
So the surgical team can reconstruct the patient's face to look the same before the injury occurred.
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