Mid Face Plating in a Live Saw Bones Lab

Sunday, October 12, 2025

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM EDT

Location: Simulation Pavilion 2

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Plating technology has dramatically improved the ability to repair maxillofacial bony trauma with optimal outcomes. A plethora of techniques allow for the rapid reduction and reconstruction of traumatic bony defects at various anatomic sites. Familiarity with these reconstructive paradigms is usually gained during residency through a variety of live hands on workshops known as saw bone labs. These workshops use fabricated skulls and mandibles to simulate various fracture patterns or ablative defects. A variety of plates in different sizes, strengths, and thicknesses are utilized to reconstruct and repair the simulated defects. Similar to the temporal bone lab, simulation in this setting allows for the development of a technical skill set in a prac tice environment.
This saw bones lab will simulate a variety of common and unusual maxillary fractures that can be encountered in everyday practice. Plating systems will be available to practice hands on reduction and internal fixation of these simulated fractures. The course will start with MMF by IMF screws/the wave system/interdental wiring. Zygomatic, orbital and frontal sinus fractures will be plated. Orbital floor reconstruction with plating systems will be performed. The ability to create ablative defects and reconstruct with bridging plate technology will also be undertaken. A diverse multi-institutional faculty will permit a unique educational experience given the extensive and variety of experiences. Two attendees per workstation will have access to a broad range of skulls, mandibles, and technical instrumentation. This simulation course can be utilized to develop a new skill set or refresh old skills.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Demonstrate understanding of the various midface fracture patterns that are Commonly encountered trauma in the head and neck

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Demonstrate understanding of current paradigms in the management of bony trauma fixation and be able to obtain stable intra operative fixation

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Attendees will be able to utilize contemporary plating technology to reduce and reconstruct traumatic bony disruptions of the midface (Zygomatic/orbital rim/orbital floor/frontal.

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: Current management paradigms for facial trauma require familiarity with rapidly changing technological of plating systems. Otolaryngologists are being asked to manage midface trauma and may not have done so for many years or wish a refresher course. This will allow hands on learning.

Lead Instructor(s)

Mark K. Wax, MD

Professor Otolaryngology/Maxillofacial Surgery, Program Director
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, Oregon, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Instructor(s)

Scott E. Bevans, MD

Associate Professor Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Head & Neck Oncologist, Microvascular Surgeon
Uniformed Services University Tripler Army Medical Center
Honolulu, HI, United States

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faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Neal D. Futran, MD, DMD

professor and chair, Dept. of Otolaryngology-HNS
university of washington
SEATTLE, WA, United States

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faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Jason Han Lee, MD

Resident
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS, United States

Disclosure information not submitted.
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Hilary C. McCrary, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
University of Utah - Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Ariel Shane Frost, MD

Assistant Professor Facial Plastic & Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery
UT Southwestern
Dallas, TX, United States

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faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Rod P. Rezaee, MD

Professor, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Director, Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Reconstruction
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center/Seidman Cancer/Center/Case Western Reserve University
cleveland, OH, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Scott C. Manning, MD

Professor Department of Otolaryngology University of Washington
Seattle CHMC
Medina, WA, United States

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