Le Fort I, II, III Fractures A Le Fort I fracture is a fracture of the cheekbone (maxilla). This can be caused by a direct blow to the face, a fall, or a...
A Le Fort I fracture is a fracture of the cheekbone (maxilla). This can be caused by a direct blow to the face, a fall, or a sports injury. The fracture is typically treated with immobilization, pain medication, and physical therapy.
A Le Fort II fracture is a fracture of the cheekbone that extends down the jaw. This type of fracture is more common than a Le Fort I fracture. A Le Fort II fracture can be caused by a direct blow to the face, a fall, or a sports injury. Treatment for a Le Fort II fracture typically involves immobilization with a mouth guard, pain medication, and physical therapy.
A Le Fort III fracture is a fracture of the cheekbone that extends down the neck. This type of fracture is the most complex of the three Le Fort fractures. A Le Fort III fracture can be caused by a direct blow to the face, a fall, or a sports injury. Treatment for a Le Fort III fracture typically involves immobilization with a mouth guard, pain medication, and physical therapy.
Examples:
A 25-year-old woman is struck in the face by a baseball, resulting in a Le Fort I fracture of the cheekbone.
A 30-year-old man falls from a height of 10 feet, resulting in a Le Fort II fracture of the cheekbone.
A 40-year-old man is injured in a sports accident, resulting in a Le Fort III fracture of the cheekbone