Stabilisation of the unstable fractured zygomatic arch with a Kirschner wire.
Although relatively uncommon, isolated fractures of the zygomatic arch can sometimes be difficult to stabilise following reduction. We present a simple method of stabilisation using a Kirschner wire.
Camilleri
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AC
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Bedford General Hospital, Kempston road, Bedford MK42 9DJ, UK. acamilleri@doctors.org.uk
Gilhooly
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Cooke
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D001864:Bone Wires; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D015051:Zygomatic Fractures / Q000601:surgery*