Evaluation of 3 and 2-point internal fixation in the management of zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures: Case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The ZMC has a prominent shape compared to other parts in the midfacial region, thus small injuries will generate fractures in the ZMC. The management of ZMC fracture depends on the fracture deformity and the surgeon's considerations. Various studies have revealed the success of ZMC reconstruction with one fixation point to 4 fixation points fitting to the tetrapod shape.

Case report

We report two cases of ZMC fractures which comparing the efficacy of 3- and 2-point internal fixations for improving clinical outcomes The first patient underwent ORIF which placed at 2 fixation points, the first point in the left ZF suture and the second point in the left ZMB. The second patient underwent ORIF reconstruction at 3 fixation points, the first point in the right inferio

SUBMITTER: Widodo DW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8271108 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature