The need for treatment of a zygomatic bone fracture requiring surgical reduction and fixation at one site arises when a patient has a displaced zygomatic fracture—often from trauma—causing instability or deformity, necessitating surgical repositioning and stabilisation under anesthesia with assistance in a hospital using internal or external fixation at a single site. This is indicated for moderately complex fractures, critical where cheekbone stability affects maxillofacial function and aesthetics.
Specific scenarios include:
For example, a patient with a zygomatic fracture might need reduction and internal fixation for stability, with assistance for precision. In aged care, an elderly patient could benefit for appearance, given frailty. By reducing and fixing the fracture, this service restores structure, enhances function, and prevents deformity, making it a key maxillofacial procedure.
Stabilises zygomatic fracture, restores contour, and improves function.
Recovery of 4-6 weeks with swelling and fixation care; hospital stay required.
