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Le Fort fracture
Pronunciation: luh-FOR
Classification system for midface fractures based on anatomical patterns, named after French surgeon René Le Fort.
Full Definition
A standardized classification of midface fractures developed by René Le Fort in the early 1900s through cadaveric studies. The three types (Le Fort I, II, and III) describe increasingly severe patterns of facial bone fractures involving the maxilla, nasal bones, and orbital structures. This classification guides surgical planning and helps predict complications in facial trauma reconstruction.
Usage
Usage note: Proper noun requires capitalization of 'Le Fort' with space between words.
In Context
- "CT imaging revealed a Le Fort II fracture with significant displacement." — Radiology report
- "The trauma team consulted craniofacial surgery for Le Fort III fracture management." — Emergency department note
Also known as
midface fracture classification
Don't confuse with
Lefort fracture
LaFort fracture