[Elevatorium for fractures of the nasal bone and zygomatic arch].
BACKGROUND
Unsuitable instruments are often used for the reduction of nasal fractures and fractures of the zygomatic arc. A new instrument for elevation and reduction of these common fractures is presented.


METHODS
The special shape of the elevator, which is adapted to the anatomy of the nasal dome, is helpful in nasal surgery. The bayonet-shaped angle also allows elevation of compressed fragments of the zygomatic arc.


RESULTS
This instrument was successfully used in the reduction of 107 bony fractures of the nose and 36 fractures of the zygomatic arc.


CONCLUSIONS
From the clinical point of view the elevator can be recommended for ENT specialist working in a trauma setting.
Behrbohm
H
H
Park-Klinik Weissensee, Berlin.
Kaschke
O
O
D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D009295:Nasal Bone / Q000293:injuries*; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D015051:Zygomatic Fractures / Q000601:surgery*
Elevatorium für Frakturen des Os nasale und des Arcus zygomaticus.