Restrictions of the cranium at birth probably affects all of us to some degree. It is thought that in severe instances this restriction may lead to brain damage, cerebral palsy (spasticity) or autism, or may contribute towards Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (cot death). In less severe cases it may lead to dyslexia, learning difficulties, hyperactivity, epilepsy, obsessional behaviour, personality...

Changes in natural head posture (NHP) were investigated in 33 patients (10 males, 23 females) with an age range of 16-40 years (median 21 years) following orthognathic surgery to change vertical face height. The reproducibility of the radiographer's technique of taking radiographs in NHP was investigated using a photographic method and found to be acceptable. The patients were divided into two ...

BACKGROUND Recent research has indicated an increase in the severity of head injuries in Switzerland. The aim of the present study was to describe the epidemiological features of cranio-maxillofacial (CMF) injuries due to interpersonal violence in patients at the Bern University Hospital Emergency Department (ED), based on injury patterns. METHODS Retrospective analysis was performed on data ...

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE This study was executed to find out correlation between postural alignment in sitting measured through photogrammetry and postural control in sitting following stroke. METHODS A cross-sectional study with convenient sampling consisting of 45 subjects with acute and sub-acute stroke. Postural alignment in sitting was measured through photogrammetry and relevant angles we...

Objective. To detail the clinical outcomes of a series of patients having undergone free flap reconstruction of the orbit and periorbita and highlight the anterolateral thigh (ALT) as a workhorse for addressing defects in this region. Methods. A review of 47 patients who underwent free flap reconstruction for orbital or periorbital defects between September 2006 and May 2011 was performed. Data...

With the development of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology, it has been possible to reconstruct the cranio-maxillofacial defect with more accurate preoperative planning, precise patient-specific implants (PSIs), and shorter operation times. The manufacturing processes include subtractive manufacturing and additive manufacturing and should be selected in cons...