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[Surgical reduction and rigid internal fixation of midface fractures]
Objective:
To determine the cause, clinical characteristics and treatment of midface fractures.
Methods:
A retrospective review of 98 patient records was conducted. Data regarding age, cause of fracture, anatomic site, treatment modalities and clinical results were reviewed.
Results:
Of the 98 patients, 78.6% were male, with the peak incidence occurring in the age group from 21 to 40 years old. Of the fractures, 32.6% were due to traffic accidents, 24.5% to assaults, and 17.3% to accidental falls. Most patients (87.8%) were treated by open reduction surgery and rigid internal fixation. Only 12.2% of patients were treated by closed reduction fixation. Almost all of the patients regained normal face appearance and functional occlusion.
Conclusion:
Surgical reduction and rigid internal fixation of midface fractures is a satisfactory method of treatment.