Classification system and treatment of zygomatic arch fractures in the clinical setting.
A new classification system and algorithm of zygomatic arch fractures is described that provides the surgeon with a useful starting point from which to organize a valid treatment plan and management of zygomatic arch fractures. Hönig Merten (HM) class I is defined as an isolated tripod fracture, HM class II as an isolated stick fracture of the arch, and HM class III is a combined fracture of the malar bone and the zygomatic arch. Although reduction of the class I and II is usually closed, open reduction is mandatory in class III zygomatic arch fractures.
Hönig
Johannes Franz
JF
Department of Craniofacial and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital and Medical School of Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany. info@prof-hoenig.de
Merten
Hans Albert
HA
D000465:Algorithms; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D015051:Zygomatic Fractures / Q000145:classification* / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*