Closed Isolated Zygomatic Arch Fracture Management Made Easy. 2022

Mina A Estawrow, and Amir S Elbarbary
Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.

BACKGROUND Zygomatic arch fractures can occur either as isolated fractures or as a part of multiple facial fractures. There are several techniques available for reduction of zygomatic arch fractures, which include closed reduction and open reduction with fixation using metallic splints, closed reduction via Gillies or a gingivobuccal approach is preferred for minimal invasiveness, short operative time, and low complication rate. The aim of the present study is to present a simple, easy, and reliable method for closed reduction of isolated zygomatic arch fractures. METHODS This study included twenty patients presented with isolated zygomatic arch fractures between January of 2017 and December of 2018. All patients were evaluated based on the clinical and radiographic findings. Closed reduction of the zygomatic arches was carried on by a stainless steel wire. Surgical outcomes were subjected for objective assessment based on the postoperative alignment of the zygomatic arch in the computed tomography (CT scan) immediately after surgery and after 3 months. Subjective evaluation was carried out comparing preoperative, 1 and 3 months photographs assessing facial symmetry, as well as the patients' satisfaction. RESULTS After a period of 3 to 6 months follow-up between January 2017 and December 2019, all patients were satisfied by the overall results, no major complications were recorded and no additional surgery needed for them. CONCLUSIONS The suture wire method is quick, simple, easy, and effective for the reduction of isolated, depressed fractures of the zygomatic arch.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D005593 Fracture Fixation, Internal The use of internal devices (metal plates, nails, rods, etc.) to hold the position of a fracture in proper alignment. Osteosynthesis, Fracture,Fixation, Internal Fracture,Fixations, Internal Fracture,Fracture Fixations, Internal,Fracture Osteosyntheses,Fracture Osteosynthesis,Internal Fracture Fixation,Internal Fracture Fixations,Osteosyntheses, Fracture
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D012887 Skull Fractures Fractures of the skull which may result from penetrating or nonpenetrating head injuries or rarely BONE DISEASES (see also FRACTURES, SPONTANEOUS). Skull fractures may be classified by location (e.g., SKULL FRACTURE, BASILAR), radiographic appearance (e.g., linear), or based upon cranial integrity (e.g., SKULL FRACTURE, DEPRESSED). Linear Skull Fracture,Skull Fracture, Linear,Skull Fracture, Non-Depressed,Non-Depressed Skull Fracture,Fracture, Non-Depressed Skull,Fracture, Skull,Fractures, Linear Skull,Fractures, Non-Depressed Skull,Fractures, Skull,Linear Skull Fractures,Non Depressed Skull Fracture,Non-Depressed Skull Fractures,Skull Fracture,Skull Fracture, Non Depressed,Skull Fractures, Linear,Skull Fractures, Non-Depressed
D013165 Splints Rigid or flexible appliances that are used to maintain a displaced or movable part in position, or to maintain the position of and protect an injured part. Dynamic Orthoses,Dynamic Splint,Dynamic Splinting,Dynamic Splints,Static Orthoses,Static Splint,Static Splinting,Static Splints,Dynamic Splintings,Splint,Splint, Dynamic,Splint, Static,Splinting, Dynamic,Splinting, Static,Splints, Dynamic,Splints, Static,Static Orthose
D014057 Tomography, X-Ray Computed Tomography using x-ray transmission and a computer algorithm to reconstruct the image. CAT Scan, X-Ray,CT Scan, X-Ray,Cine-CT,Computerized Tomography, X-Ray,Electron Beam Computed Tomography,Tomodensitometry,Tomography, Transmission Computed,X-Ray Tomography, Computed,CAT Scan, X Ray,CT X Ray,Computed Tomography, X-Ray,Computed X Ray Tomography,Computerized Tomography, X Ray,Electron Beam Tomography,Tomography, X Ray Computed,Tomography, X-Ray Computer Assisted,Tomography, X-Ray Computerized,Tomography, X-Ray Computerized Axial,Tomography, Xray Computed,X Ray Computerized Tomography,X Ray Tomography, Computed,X-Ray Computer Assisted Tomography,X-Ray Computerized Axial Tomography,Beam Tomography, Electron,CAT Scans, X-Ray,CT Scan, X Ray,CT Scans, X-Ray,CT X Rays,Cine CT,Computed Tomography, Transmission,Computed Tomography, X Ray,Computed Tomography, Xray,Computed X-Ray Tomography,Scan, X-Ray CAT,Scan, X-Ray CT,Scans, X-Ray CAT,Scans, X-Ray CT,Tomographies, Computed X-Ray,Tomography, Computed X-Ray,Tomography, Electron Beam,Tomography, X Ray Computer Assisted,Tomography, X Ray Computerized,Tomography, X Ray Computerized Axial,Transmission Computed Tomography,X Ray Computer Assisted Tomography,X Ray Computerized Axial Tomography,X Ray, CT,X Rays, CT,X-Ray CAT Scan,X-Ray CAT Scans,X-Ray CT Scan,X-Ray CT Scans,X-Ray Computed Tomography,X-Ray Computerized Tomography,Xray Computed Tomography
D015050 Zygoma Either of a pair of bones that form the prominent part of the CHEEK and contribute to the ORBIT on each side of the SKULL. Cheek Bone,Jugal Bone,Malar Bone,Zygomatic Arch,Arches, Zygomatic,Zygomatic Arches,Arch, Zygomatic,Bone, Cheek,Bone, Jugal,Bone, Malar,Bones, Cheek,Bones, Jugal,Bones, Malar,Cheek Bones,Jugal Bones,Malar Bones,Zygomas
D015051 Zygomatic Fractures Fractures of the zygoma. Fracture, Zygomatic,Fractures, Zygomatic,Zygomatic Fracture

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