Zygomaticomaxillary (tripod) fracture: Difference between revisions
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**Fx through: | ==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== | |||
*Fx through: | |||
**1. inferior orbital rim | |||
**2. lateral orbital wall | |||
**3. zygomatic arch | |||
*Must r/o associated ocular injuries | |||
*Usually requires admission and surgical repair | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Maxillofacial Trauma]] | *[[Maxillofacial Trauma]] | ||
*[[Zygomatic Arch Fracture]] | *[[Zygomatic Arch Fracture]] | ||
Revision as of 18:28, 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
- Fx through:
- 1. inferior orbital rim
- 2. lateral orbital wall
- 3. zygomatic arch
- Must r/o associated ocular injuries
- Usually requires admission and surgical repair