Etiology, Modalities of Zygomaticomaxillary Complex Fracture, open reduction and fixation.

BACKGROUND: Zygomatic complex fracture is second most common mid face fracture and frequent amongst the maxillofacial trauma. Fracture pattern ranges from simple to comminuted and from minimally displaced to severely displaced depending on various factors. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 98 patients with zygomaticomaxillary complex fracture reporting during December 2017 to January 2020 were included in the study. On the basis of radiographic evaluation and computerized tomography scan (CT scan) with 3D reconstruction severity of fracture was assessed and different treatment options were selected. RESULTS: Road traffic accident accounted as the leading cause of fracture (57.1%) followed by self-fall (16.3%), interpersonal violence (12.3%). Reduction and semi rigid fixation was done in (83.7%), in which 1-point fixation in (22.9%), 2-point fixation in (42.4%) and 3-point fixation in (18.4%). Rest 16.3 % of the cases were managed conservatively since they had minimal displacement. CONCLUSIONS: Road traffic incident was the main etiology in our study and younger age group patients were more involved. Occipitomental radiograph and computerized tomography scan (CT scan) were used to confirm the diagnosis and to determine the severity of displacement of zygomatic fracture on the basis of which treatment options were decided. Key words:Incidence, etiology and management zygomaticomaxillary complex fracture