Assistant professor University of Washington Seattle, Washington, United States
Osteoradionecrosis and medically-relate d osteonecrosis can carry a progressive course that ultimately leads to significant morbidity and negatively impacts quality of life. We will review the pathophysiology of each disease, the sites affected in each disease, and will describe the associated treatments using a case based format. A systematic management scheme to treat this potentially debilitating disease for each site/disease will be provided with an emphasis on early detection and appropriate decision-making.
Learning Objectives:
Learn the pathophysiology and diagnosis of osteonecrosis (ONJ) and available therapeutic medical and surgical modalities.
Identify the appropriate clinical and radiological work up for patients with ONJ
Construct a systematic management scheme for prevention and treatment of ONJ of the mandible, maxilla, larynx, and temporal bone.
