Dr. Jeffrey Posnick provides a critical examination of the obstacles faced by individuals with facial deformities. Drawing upon clinical photographs and personal narratives from his patients, he elucidates the rationale behind surgical methodologies and outlines contemporary techniques employed in the reconstruction of children affected by conditions such as craniosynostosis, skull anomalies, congenital neoplasms, cleft lip and palate, as well as developmental and post-traumatic deformities of the jaw, nose, and ears. The text underscores the necessity for innovative surgical strategies and a multidisciplinary, coordinated framework for facial reconstruction in pediatric patients, emphasizing the involvement of various medical, surgical, dental, and therapeutic disciplines.
Authored by Jeffrey C. Posnick, an esteemed authority in the field of cranio-maxillofacial surgery, this comprehensive reference work includes a fully searchable eBook that accompanies each print purchase. Key features of the volume include:
– Detailed discussions of surgical techniques in each chapter, which encompass treatment protocols and postoperative care.
– A patient-centered framework that presents individual cases alongside relevant clinical details, visual documentation, and testimonials from treated patients.
– The inclusion of 300 full-color clinical images and illustrations to enhance understanding.
– Concise, up-to-date clinical guidelines that inform current practices.
– A team-oriented approach that integrates the expertise of dentists, medical doctors, speech-language pathologists, and nursing professionals in addressing facial deformities in children.
– The author’s extensive credentials, as Dr. Posnick is a practitioner, educator, and lecturer who has contributed over 400 publications to medical literature, including the comprehensive two-volume textbook, Orthognathic Surgery.
– The eBook version included with print purchase enhances accessibility, providing the ability to search, customize content, annotate, and utilize auditory features for reading the material.
