Camouflaging the Posterior Zygomatic Arch Protrusion After Zygoma Reduction Surgery

Camouflaging the posterior zygomatic arch protrusion after zygoma reduction surgery.

Towel clip reduction of the depressed zygomatic arch fracture.

F c ince the first description of a surgical reduction of a ygoma fracture by Duverney in 1751, many varying ethods of treatment have been described. Both inraoral and extraoral methods have become commonlace. The transoral approach was popularized by Keen n 1909, with later modifications by Goldthwaite and uinn. These techniques offer the advantages of avoidng any skin incision, thereby avoidi...

Zygomatic arch protector.

A zygomatic arch protector was ll, designed and fabricated by members of the Occupational Therapy Department, Medical College of Virginia, for patienrs recovering from surgical repairs of the zygomatic arch. The purpose of this splint is to serve as a protective barrier against further injuries and abuse, as well as to prevent disturbances of sutures while the facial bone is setting. It is fabr...

Zygomatic Arch and Orbital Fractures

The zygoma forms part of the floor and lateral wall of the orbit and the zygomatic arch is an important feature in the structure and appearance of the face. The malar complex refers to the zygoma and maxillary bones (and therefore forms part of the orbital floor and lateral orbital wall). This plays a key role in the structure and function of the facial skeleton. In addition to providing suppor...

Zygomatic Arch and Orbital Fractures

The zygoma forms part of the floor and lateral wall of the orbit and the zygomatic arch is an important feature in the structure and appearance of the face. The malar complex refers to the zygoma and maxillary bones (and therefore forms part of the orbital floor and lateral orbital wall). This plays a key role in the structure and function of the facial skeleton. In addition to providing suppor...