Facial Injuires

Signs and Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment

Diagnosis

When making a diagnosis, your oral and maxillofacial surgeon will begin by asking about your medical history, including any events that may have caused your facial injury. He/she will then conduct a thorough physical and medical examination, noting any injuries to your facial region and other parts of your body. It is important to note that many people with facial injuries also suffer from additional medical problems.

A computed tomography, known as a CT scan, of the head also may be performed to make a definite diagnosis.

• Computed Tomography (CT) -- This imaging test uses thin X-ray beams that rotate around the patient to produce detailed images of the inside of the body's structures. These images can be stored, viewed on a monitor or printed on film.

Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.
Last updated May 8, 2007