Lag screw fixation of a nonstable zygomatic complex fracture: case report.

Fractures of the zygomatic complex and their treatment have been the focus of much attention in the last 30 years. Treatment frequently depends on the surgical findings, experience, and discretion of the surgeon. Treatment of zygomatic complex (ZMC) fractures often requires stabilization at the frontozygomatic (FZ) suture. Frodel’ and Marentette’ have described the use of lag screw fixation of the midfacial skeleton, including the FZ area. The purpose of this report is to describe the use of lag screw fixation of the FZ suture for cases of ZMC fractures in which fixation in this location is necessary.