Axial dynamic compression plates in the management of complex orbital fractures via transconjunctival orbitotomy

We describe our 4 years' experience using axial dynamic compression plates in the management of 46 zygomatico-orbital and complex infraorbital fractures. Surgical exposure of the fracture sites was accomplished in all cases by transconjunctival orbitotomy with lateral cantholysis. Transconjunctival orbitotomy with lateral cantholysis provides excellent surgical exposure of periorbital fractures, and axial dynamic compression plates are an excellent method for repairing these fractures.