Causes, Types and Management of Zygomatic Bone Fracture in Patients Presenting at Tertiary Care Hospital

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  • Ayesha Shaukat, Asif Nazir, Wajeeha Chauhdry, Asfar Hussain, Tanveer Ahmad Khan, Nasir Abbas

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https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs2023176448

Abstract

Aim: To assess the frequency of different causes, types and management options of zygomatic bone fractures.

Method: A cross sectional study was conducted from March 2022 to March 2023 at Oral & Maxillo-Facial Surgery Department, Nishtar Institute of Dentistry, Multan. Seventy two zygomatic bone fracture patients were included meeting inclusion & exclusion criteria after complete clinical & radiological examination.Patient's demographic data, cause, type of fracture and treatment modality executed were collected on a specially designed proforma. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 22. Frequencies, percentages, mean ± standard deviation were taken.

Results: Male to female ratio was 3.8:1 with male predominance. Road traffic accident was the leading cause of zygomatic bone fractures (n= 43,60.6%)while Rowe & Kelly’s type IV (inward & posterior) Fracture was most common type of fracture(n=21, 29.2%). ORIF with Two-point fixation was the most common treatment modality executed(n=27,37.5 %).

Conclusion: Etiology varies due to geographic area, socio-economic status &degree of RTA. Type fracture depends upon  side of impact and Open reduction is modality of choice for the treatment of zygomatic bone fractures.

Keywords: Road traffic accidents (RTA);Open reduction & internal fixation (ORIF); zygomatic bone fracture.

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Ayesha Shaukat, Asif Nazir, Wajeeha Chauhdry, Asfar Hussain, Tanveer Ahmad Khan, Nasir Abbas. (2023). Causes, Types and Management of Zygomatic Bone Fracture in Patients Presenting at Tertiary Care Hospital. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, 17(06), 448. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs2023176448

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Vol. 17 No. 06 (2023): Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences

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