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Two-Point versus Three-Point Fixation in the Management of Zygomaticomaxillary Complex Fractures: A Comparative Study
Mayur Janardan Gawande1, Pravin N Lambade2, Chandrashekhar Bande1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Swargiya Dadasaheb Kalmegh Smruti Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery
|March 10, 2022
Summary
Open reduction internal fixation using two-point fixation is sufficient for zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures, showing fewer complications than three-point fixation. This method offers stability and satisfactory results for patients.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
Background:
- Zygomatic bone fractures impact facial contour, necessitating effective treatment.
- Objective outcome measurements are crucial for comparing surgical approaches and managing zygomatic bone injuries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the efficacy of open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) with two-point versus three-point fixation for zygomatic bone fractures.
- To evaluate and compare the outcomes and complications of these two ORIF techniques.
Main Methods:
- Twenty patients with zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures were randomly assigned to two groups.
- Group A (10 patients) underwent ORIF with two-point fixation; Group B (10 patients) underwent ORIF with three-point fixation, both using miniplates.
Main Results:
- The two-point fixation group experienced minimal postoperative facial and neurological complications.
- Two-point fixation demonstrated sufficient stability and satisfactory clinical and radiological outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Open reduction internal fixation with two-point miniplate fixation is an effective and preferred treatment for zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures.
- Two-point fixation at the buttress and frontozygomatic fractures provides optimal stability and results for routine surgical management.
