Les fractures de l’os zygomatique : à propos de 356 cas

Treatment with individual orbital wall implants in humans – 1-Year ophthalmologic evaluation

“…Patients (predominantly males) in the third decade of life (34%) show the highest incidence rate and over 40% of all craniofacial trauma is associated with an orbital injury. As a result these complications, which may be severe, affect a relatively young population (Manolidis et al, 2002;Hoffmann et al, 2004;Bouguila et al, 2008).…”

“…Open reduction, internal microplate fixation and exact reconstruction of inferior and medial orbital walls are indicated for unstable, markedly displaced or comminuted fractures (Nolasco and Mathog, 1995;Burm et al, 1999;Bouguila et al, 2008). Such treatment restores the structure of the orbit and prevents late complications (Hammer and Prein, 1995;Nagasao et al, 2007).…”

Isolated Bilateral Zygomatic Complex and Arch Fracture: A Rare Case Report

“…Tetrapod fractures (43.7%) were the more frequently reported compared with isolated zygomatic arch fractures (34.53%). 2 (Tetrapod is term used to describe zygomaticomaxillary complex fracture. Tetrapod means ''four processes.'')…”