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Revision as of 18:36, 11 June 2012
Background
- Must distinguish zygomatic arch fx from Zygomaticomaxillary (Tripod) Fracture
- Tripod fx = fx of zygomatic arch, lat and inf orbital rims, lat wall of maxillary sinus
Diagnosis
- Exam
- Flattening of malar eminence
- Eye findings
- Eye may appear to tilt (pulling of lateral canthus)
- Subconjunctival hemorrhage
- Trismus (masseter spasm or impingement of temporalis muscle or coronoid process)
- Palpate posterior surface of arch for tenderness/loss of space compared to other side
Management
- Facial CT
Disposition
Discharge
See Also
Source
Tintinalli's