Treatment of zygomatic complex fracture with single mini-dynamic compression plate with screws.

ABSTRACT

During 1993 to 1994, 30 cases of minimally-displaced fracture of the zygomatic complex were treated with open reduction and rigid internal fixation with single 4-hole mini-dynamic compression plates (DCP) and screws at the zygomatico-frontal fracture site. The open reduction was done wth the aid of a bone hook inserted through a tiny stab incision at the zygomatic arch prominence. When good alignment was achieved, the zygomatico-frontal fracture site was fixed with only one 4-hole mini-DCP. The one-point fixation with this type of plate for minimally displaced zygomatic complex fractures reduces morbidity, operative time, and costs.