Minimal Invasive Treatment of Displaced Zygomatic Bone Fracture
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https://doi.org/10.54133/ajms.v8i2.1744Keywords:
Cost effectiveness, Functional outcomes, Intraoral approach, Minimally displaced fracture, Single-point fixation, Zaygomatic fractureAbstract
Background: Zygomatic complex fractures are a common facial injury, often requiring surgical intervention. While traditional techniques involve multiple fixation points, recent studies have explored the efficacy of single-point fixation for minimally displaced fractures. The intraoral approach offers a less invasive option with minimal scarring, reduced operative time, excellent functional outcomes, and potential cost-effectiveness. Objective: To evaluate the functional recovery and cost-effectiveness of single-point fixation through an intraoral approach for minimally displaced zygomatic bone fractures, emphasizing reduced surgical time. Methods: We analyzed a prospective case series of patients with minimally displaced zygomatic bone fractures treated with single-point fixation via an intraoral approach. Methods: We assessed clinical outcomes such as facial symmetry, functional recovery (e.g., mastication, mouth opening, and vision), complications, operative time, and hospital stay duration. We performed a cost analysis to compare the economic implications of single-point fixation versus traditional techniques. Results: The study demonstrated successful anatomical reduction and functional recovery in all cases with minimal complications. Single-point fixation using an intraoral approach offers excellent stability, causes less visible scarring, takes less time to perform than traditional methods, leads to shorter hospital stays, and may save money by using fewer hospital resources. Conclusions: Using single-point fixation through an intraoral approach is a good treatment choice for patients with slightly shifted zygomatic bone fractures, providing a less invasive method that achieves similar results to traditional techniques, takes less time in surgery, allows for great recovery, and is cost-effective.
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