Challenges in Craniofacial Reconstruction Following Trauma

Friday, February 15, 2013
Room 207 (Hynes Convention Center)
Robert G. Hale , U.S. Army Institute for Surgical Research, Fort Sam Houston, TX
The wounded warrior who has sustained wounds to the face and underlying structures faces a complex rehabilitation plan. Challenges include infection, scar formation, resorption and remodeling of tissues, and the pain and frustration that occur when multiple procedures are necessary.