Tripod face fracture

Case contributed by Ahmed Mohamed Abaker Babai
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Head trauma in a road traffic collision.

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Age: 70 years
Gender: Male

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Multiple fractures in face and cranial bones:

Case Discussion

The features of multiple traumatic left sided facial fractures.

A zygomaticomaxillary complex fracture, also known as a tripod fracture, is a complex injury involving multiple bones. This type of fracture extends to multiple nearby facial cavities, including the orbit, the paranasal sinuses, and the mandibular ramus.

It requires sophisticated internal fixation by maxillofacial surgery, as the cheekbone can alter the shape of the face.

Careful assessment of the optic nerve canals and pathways is essential to evaluate vision preservation.

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