Closed Isolated Zygomatic Arch Fracture Management Made Easy

Area of Science:

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Trauma Surgery
• Plastic Surgery

Background:

• Zygomatic arch fractures can be isolated or part of complex facial injuries.
• Various reduction techniques exist, with minimally invasive closed reduction methods favored for efficiency and reduced complications.
• The study introduces a novel, straightforward method for closed reduction of isolated zygomatic arch fractures.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a simple, easy, and reliable closed reduction technique for isolated zygomatic arch fractures.
• To evaluate the efficacy and patient outcomes of this novel method.

Main Methods:

• Twenty patients with isolated zygomatic arch fractures were included (2017-2018).
• Closed reduction was performed using a stainless steel suture wire.
• Outcomes were assessed via computed tomography (CT) scans and photographic analysis of facial symmetry and patient satisfaction at 1 and 3 months post-surgery.

Main Results:

• All patients reported satisfaction with the surgical outcomes.
• No major complications or need for revision surgery were observed during the 3-6 month follow-up period.
• Objective and subjective assessments confirmed successful reduction and improved facial symmetry.

Conclusions:

• The suture wire method is a quick, simple, and effective technique for reducing isolated, depressed zygomatic arch fractures.
• This approach demonstrates high efficacy and patient satisfaction with minimal complications.