title: Transnasal K-wire to stabilise a complex zygomatic fracture: a forgotten method of fixation.
abstract: Zygomatic complex fractures make up approximately 60% of facial fractures. The vast majority treated surgically use titanium miniplates. These require longer operating times and facial incisions to access the fracture. The use of a K-wire was first described 60 years ago. As a new generation  of surgeons emerges, it is important to be aware of the various techniques available to increase their surgical armamentarium. One of its benefits is that it has a significantly reduced operative time and does not require any incisions.
authors.affiliation: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, UK. mantaray51@hotmail.com
authors.forename: M K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Shekar
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Flood
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Greenstein
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls; D000368:Aged; D001864:Bone Wires; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015051:Zygomatic Fractures / Q000601:surgery*