Zygomaticomaxillary (tripod) fracture: Difference between revisions
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*Must distinguish [[Zygomatic Arch Fracture]] from Zygomaticomaxillary (Tripod) Fracture | *Must distinguish [[Zygomatic Arch Fracture]] from Zygomaticomaxillary (Tripod) Fracture | ||
** | *Definition = fracture through: | ||
**Inferior orbital rim | |||
**Lateral orbital wall | |||
**Zygomatic arch | |||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
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==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
* | *CT face | ||
* | *Rule-out associated ocular injuries or other trauma | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
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==Disposition== | ==Disposition== | ||
*Loss of vision or displacement: admit for IV | *Loss of vision or displacement: admit for IV antibiotics and surgery | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 18:04, 28 June 2016
Background
- Must distinguish Zygomatic Arch Fracture from Zygomaticomaxillary (Tripod) Fracture
- Definition = fracture through:
- Inferior orbital rim
- Lateral orbital wall
- Zygomatic arch
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Maxillofacial Trauma
- Ears
- Nose
- Oral
- Other face
- Zygomatic arch fracture
- Zygomaticomaxillary (tripod) fracture
- Related
Diagnosis
- CT face
- Rule-out associated ocular injuries or other trauma
Treatment
- Usually requires admission and surgical repair
Disposition
- Loss of vision or displacement: admit for IV antibiotics and surgery