Treatment of isolated lateral midface fractures.
In the management of recent fractures of the zygomatic bone and arch we prefer transcutaneous repositioning with a sharp hook. If additional fixation is necessary, wire sutures are used. The advantages of osteosynthesis with wire suturing and the treatment of simultaneous fracture of the orbital floor are presented and discussed.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009917:Orbital Fractures / Q000628:therapy; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D013537:Sutures; D015051:Zygomatic Fractures / Q000628:therapy