Abstract

Program Description: After our nation’s longest period of conflict, it is important to look for experience and medical advances that might improve our care of the injured patient. Targeting general otolaryngologists, we will present an overview for otologic care of the trauma patient presenting to your office. Emphasis will include an update on surgical management of facial nerve injury, manifestations and treatment of balance disorders after concussion and head trauma, repair of traumatic tympanic membrane perforations, and hearing loss. Educational Objectives: 1) Articulate timing and indications for surgical treatment of facial nerve injury. 2) Describe treatment principles and best practice for post–head trauma balance disorders. 3) Recognize treatment of traumatic perforations and hearing injury.

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