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Zygomatic fracture

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Facial trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

There is a transverse fracture line at the left zygomatic bone and inferolateral aspect of the orbital floor.

Case Discussion

The zygomatic arch is the third most common facial bone fractures and early stabilization is important to increase both cosmetic integrity and anatomical functionality. 

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