Presentation
Altercation, punched in the face.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Zygomatic arch fracture
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Angulated fracture of the left zygomatic arch.
From the case:
Zygomatic arch fracture
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Mildly displaced comminuted fracture of the left zygomatic arch shows up to 37 degrees of inwards angulation.
Case Discussion
The zygomatic arch is the third most common fractured facial bone, with a high majority of those cases being male. Early stabilization is important to maximize both cosmetic integrity and anatomical functionality 1.