Expert Consensus on Navigation-guided Unilateral Delayed Zygomatic Fracture Reconstruction Techniques

Area of Science:

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Medical Imaging
• Surgical Navigation

Background:

• Zygomatic fractures, particularly delayed ones, often result in midfacial deformities due to malunion and anatomical landmark distortion.
• Traditional surgical methods struggle to achieve satisfactory symmetry and anatomical reduction in complex delayed zygomatic fractures.
• Accurate reconstruction is essential for restoring facial contour and function.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish an expert consensus on navigation-guided surgical techniques for unilateral delayed zygomatic fracture reconstruction.
• To standardize clinical procedures for improved outcomes in complex zygomatic fracture repair.
• To promote the adoption of advanced navigation technologies in managing delayed zygomatic fractures.

Main Methods:

• Formulation of an expert consensus by the Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Chinese Stomatological Association.
• Discussion and agreement on navigation-guided unilateral delayed zygomatic fracture reconstruction techniques.
• Emphasis on preoperative simulation using digital surgical software and intraoperative navigation systems.

Main Results:

• Digital surgical software enables precise 3D virtual surgical planning.
• Intraoperative navigation systems enhance the accuracy and predictability of zygomatic fracture reduction.
• Navigation-guided techniques aim to achieve ideal and stable outcomes with satisfactory midface symmetry.

Conclusions:

• Navigation-guided surgery represents a significant advancement in managing delayed zygomatic fractures.
• Standardized techniques are crucial for optimizing the application of surgical navigation in this field.
• This consensus promotes accurate and predictable reconstruction, improving patient outcomes.