IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-7-3-14733 Original Research Paper Zygomatic complex fractures:Management of displaced and undisplaced fractures with emphasis on infra orbital nerve paresthesia. Sourav Sharma Dr. March 2018 7 3 01 02 ABSTRACT

 

The  zygomatic  bone  being  most prominent  is commonly  fractured  in Road  traffic  Accidents.Most common causes of zygomatic complex fractures are Road traffic accidents, personnel altercations, sport injury etc. Majority of the patients with zygomatic compex fracture also complain regarding some sort of Neurosensory disturbance involving infra orbital nerve. In this study 51 patients  were evaluated  from September 2016 to January 2018 in terms of surgical and medicinal intervention required for zygomatic complex fractures along with Neuro–sensory disturbance in the interest of patients.Patients were aged between 16 to 60 years. The main emphasis was laid on restoring proper aesthetic zygomatic prominence, occlusion,wound healing and infra orbital paresthesia.Road traffic accidents were found to be the commonest cause of injury.General population should be educated about use of automobile safety devices and their compliance by vehicle occupants.