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Min Kwan Baek1, Joo Hyun Jung, Seon Tae Kim
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|May 25, 2017
Summary
Surgical navigation systems precisely located zygomatic arch fractures in a patient. This technology facilitated successful closed reduction, offering a valuable tool for fracture management.
Area of Science:
- Maxillofacial surgery
- Medical technology
Background:
- Zygomatic arch fractures are common facial injuries.
- Accurate localization is crucial for effective treatment.
Observation:
- A 58-year-old male presented with a zygomatic arch fracture.
- The fracture site was precisely identified using a surgical navigation system.
Findings:
- The surgical navigation system proved effective for intraoperative localization of the zygomatic arch fracture.
- Successful closed reduction of the fracture was achieved with the aid of the navigation system.
Implications:
- Intraoperative surgical navigation systems enhance diagnostic capabilities for zygomatic arch fractures.
- This technology offers a reliable method for guiding closed reduction procedures.
- Surgical navigation is recommended for precise localization and treatment of zygomatic fractures.
