Zygomaticomaxillary (tripod) fracture: Difference between revisions
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==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
#Fx through: | |||
## inferior orbital rim | |||
## lateral orbital wall | |||
## zygomatic arch | |||
#Must r/o associated ocular injuries | |||
#Usually requires admission and surgical repair | |||
==Disposition== | ==Disposition== | ||
Revision as of 18:58, 11 June 2012
Background
- Must distinguish Zygomatic Arch Fracture from Zygomaticomaxillary (Tripod) Fracture
- Tripod fx = fx of zygomatic arch, lat and inf orbital rims, lat wall of maxillary sinus
Diagnosis
- Fx through:
- inferior orbital rim
- lateral orbital wall
- zygomatic arch
- Must r/o associated ocular injuries
- Usually requires admission and surgical repair
Disposition
- Loss of vision or displacement: admit for IV abx and surg
See Also
Source
Tintinalli's