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NOE and Frontal Sinus Fracture Repair (with Dr. Harkaran Rana, Oculoplastic Surgeon)

April 28, 2025 • Grant Stucki - oral and maxillofacial surgeon • Episode 301

Many oral surgeons are not very familiar with facial fractures, and in this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, we are getting a great introduction to these treatments and repairs from an oculoplastic surgeon. Today, we are joined by Dr. Harkaran Rana to discuss Naso-Orbito-Ethmoid (NOE) and frontal sinus fracture repairs. Tuning in, you’ll hear about the different ways of diagnosing NOE and frontal sinus fractures, how to identify different kinds of fractures, surgical interventions for these injuries, and more! We delve into the treatment management for NOE and frontal sinus fractures before discussing the most common kinds of facial fractures. We even talk about where to put plates and drill holes to protect the brain. Finally, Dr. Rana tells us about the TV shows and books he’s loving right now. Thanks for listening!

Key Points From This Episode:

Welcoming today’s guest, Dr. Harkaran Rana.
Diagnosing NOE and frontal sinus fractures.
Breaking down different types of these fractures.
Treatment management for NOE and frontal sinus fractures.
Some common mistakes during these treatments.
The most common kinds of fractures.
Why Dr. Rana tries to place plates as far back as possible.
Protecting the brain during these procedures.
Dr. Rana shares the books and shows he’s enjoying now.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Harkaran Rana on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/harkaran-rana-aa3637179/

Dr. Harkaran Rana Email Address — harkaran.s.rana@gmail.com

NOE Type I — https://surgeryreference.aofoundation.org/cmf/trauma/midface/noe-type-i/definition#general

NOE Type II — https://surgeryreference.aofoundation.org/cmf/trauma/midface/noe-type-ii/open-reduction-internal-fixation#selection-of-approach

Empire of Pain — https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Pain-History-Sackler-Dynasty/dp/0385545681

Shoe Dog — https://www.amazon.co.za/Shoe-Dog-Memoir-Creator-NIKE/dp/1471146723

Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/

Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/

Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/

Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059