Zygomatic Fracture
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Transcript of Zygomatic Fracture
CITY OF MANILAUNIVERSIDAD DE MANILA
(Formerly City College of Manila)Mehan Gardens, Manila
College of Nursing
In partial Fulfillment for the requirements
on the Related Learning Experience
(HEENT)
Submitted by:
Costales, Butch V.
NR-22
Submitted to:
Prof. Pastora M. Baro RN, MAN
Clinical Instructor
January 15, 2011
Date Submitted
Introduction
The zygomatic bone occupies a prominent and important position in the facial skeleton. It
plays a key role in determining facial width as well as acting as a major support of the midface.
Its anterior projection forms the malar eminence and is often referred to as the malar bone. The
zygoma has several important articulations in significant portion of the floor and lateral wall of
the orbit. In addition, the zygoma meets the lateral skull to form the zygomatic arch.
Etiology and pattern of zygomatic complex fractures: a retrospective study.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Edo State, Nigeria.
Fractures of the zygomatic complex are among the most frequent in maxillofacial trauma.
The zygomatic complex is responsible for the mid-facial contour and for the protection of the
orbital contents. The etiology of zygomatic complex fractures include road traffic accidents,
assaults, falls, sports and missile injuries
The study of Obuekwe, Owotade, and Osaiyuwu has shown that road traffic accidents are
responsible for most zygomatic complex fractures in our environment. Urgent enforcement of
road traffic legislation is necessary to minimize zygomatic complex fractures due to road traffic
accidents.
Pathophysiology
The zygoma is the main buttress between the maxilla and the skull, but, in spite of its
sturdiness, its prominent location makes it prone to fracture. The mechanism of injury usually
involves a blow to the side of the face from a fist, from an object, or secondary to motor vehicle
accidents. Moderate force may result in minimally or nondisplaced fractures at the suture lines.
More severe blows frequently result in inferior, medial, and posterior displacement of the
zygoma. Comminuted fractures of the body with separation at the suture lines are most often the
result of high-velocity motor vehicle accidents.
The zygoma has 2 major components, the zygomatic arch and the body. The arch forms
the the inferior and lateral orbit, and the body forms the malar eminence of the face. Fractures to
the zygoma are usually the result of blunt trauma. Direct blow to the arch can result in isolated
arch fractures. These are the most common. While tripod fractures are more serious and are
caused by more extensive trauma.
In general, displaced fractures involve the inferior orbital rim and orbital floor, the
zygomaticofrontal suture, the zygomaticomaxillary buttress, and the zygomatic arch. However,
occasionally, a direct blow to the arch results in an isolated depressed fracture of the arch only.
Types
Zygomatic Arch Fracture- can fracture in 2-3 places along the arch.
1. Lateral to each end of the arch.
2. Fracture in the middle of the arch causing a V fracture which could impinge on the
temporalis muscle.
Patients usually present with pain on opening their mouth.
Clinical findings:
>Palpable bony defect over the arch
>Depressed cheek with tenderness on palpation.
>Pain in cheek and jaw movement and limited mandibular movement which is due to
impingement of the coronoid process of the
mandible on the arch during mouth opening or
impingement of the temporalis muscle.
Picture: patient with blunt trauma to the zygoma.
Flattening of the right malar eminence is evident.
Zygomatic Tripod Fracture
Tripod fractures consist of fractures through:
>Zygomatic arch
>Zygomaticofrontal suture
>Inferior orbital rim and floor
Picture: Diagram of a tripod fracture. Note the
disruption of both the lateral orbital rim and the orbital
floor, as well as the zygomatic arch.
Clinical features:
>Periorbital edema and ecchymosis
>Hypesthesia of the infraorbital nerve
>Palpation may reveal step off
>Concomitant globe injuries are common
General Signs and Symptoms
>Pain with jaw movement
>Flattened cheekbone
>Palpable depression at fracture site
>Altered sensation underneath the eye on the affected side
>Numbness of the cheek, infraorbital region & upper teeth on injured side
>Visual complaints
>Swelling, Edema, Ecchymoses
>Eyelid swelling
>Inability to close mouth properly
>Blood in the side of the eye on the affected side sometimes is present.
Complications
Paresis of the orbicularis oculi and zygomaticus muscles- a condition typified by partial loss of movement, or impaired movement of orbicularis oculi and zygomaticus muscles
sensory deficits secondary to insult of the zygomaticofacial and zygomaticotemporal branches
persistent diplopia - is double vision caused by a defective function of the
extraocular muscles or a disorder of the nerves that innervate (stimulate) the muscles.
orbital dystopia- malposition or displacement of the bony cavity surrounding the eye
significant residual deformity- an acquired or congenital distortion of facial parts
Diagnostic Procedures
Radiographic evaluation of the fracture is mandatory and may include both plain films
and a computed tomographic (CT) scan. The CT scan has now essentially replaced plain films as
the gold standard in both evaluation and treatment planning. If physical findings and plain films
are not suggestive of a zygomatic fracture, the evaluation may end here. However, if they do
suggest fracture, a coronal and axial CT scan should be obtained. The CT scan will accurately
reveal the extent of orbital involvement, as well as degree of displacement of the fractures. This
study is vital for planning the operative approach.
Nursing Management
Perioperative nursing care of patients with zygomatic complex fracture
Stomatological Department of Yongkang First People's Hospital, Yongkang 321300, Zhejiang Province, China
This study of the researchers Shi BM, Yang QF and Zhou MX suggests that key points of
perioperative nursing are psychological nursing, including elimination of fear and pessimism.In
addition, nurses should take active hemostatic, antishock as well as, anti-infection measures with
good postoperative care of incision, nutrition and observation of complications.
Treatment
Medical Therapy
If surgical correction is performed, prescribe prophylactic antimicrobial therapy if a
history of endocarditis or other conditions requiring antibiotics is known.
Surgical Therapy
Reconstruction of the zygomatic arch following injury is necessary for restoration of
malar symmetry and support for the maxilla and masticatory loads. Repair of the zygomatic arch
is usually performed in concert with repair of zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fracture
stabilization. In 1999, Turk et al found that direct repair and plating of the zygomatic arch was
not indicated in more than 1500 patients, secondary to spontaneous reduction with repair of other
ZMC fracture components. If an aesthetic deformity is the product of an arch fracture or if
trismus is present, direct repair and fixation are indicated.
As with all surgical procedures, successful outcomes are the result of a planned approach
that affords excellent exposure of the operative site and of the use of meticulous surgical
technique. More specifically, repair of zygomatic arch fractures requires a precise reduction and
definitive stabilization to ensure positive outcomes.
Treatment for Zygomatic Arch Fracture:
>Consult maxillofacial surgeon
>Ice and analgesia
>Possible open elevation
Treatment for Zygomatic Arch Fracture:
Nondisplaced fractures without eye involvement
>Ice and analgesics
>Delayed operative consideration 5-7 days
>Decongestants
>Broad spectrum antibiotics since the fracture crosses into the maxillary sinus.
>Tetanus Toxoid
Displaced tripod fractures usually require admission for open reduction and internal fixation
Patient with a left displacedzygomatic fracture.
An open
reduction with rigid
miniplate fixation was performed
with postoperative result shown.
Lecture Outline:Introduction
The Zygomatic Bone occupies a prominent and important position in the facial skeleton.
Etiology
>Road traffic accidents>Assaults>Falls>Sports and missile injuries
The study of Obuekwe, Owotade, and Osaiyuwu has shown that road traffic accidents are responsible for most zygomatic complex fractures
Pathophysiology
blow to the side of the face => fist, object, or secondary to motor vehicle accidents.
Comminuted zygomatic fractures with separation at the suture lines=> results from high-velocity motor vehicle accidents.
Displaced fractures involve >inferior orbital rim and orbital floor, >the zygomaticofrontal suture, >the zygomaticomaxillary buttress, and >the zygomatic arch
Types
Zygomatic Arch Fracture
Zygomatic Tripod Fracture
consist of fractures through:
>Zygomatic arch
>Zygomaticofrontal suture
>Inferior orbital rim and floor
SS/Sx
>Pain with jaw movement>Flattened cheekbone>Palpable depression at fracture site>Altered sensation underneath the eye on the affected side>Numbness of the cheek, infraorbital region and upper teeth on injured side>Visual Complaints>Swelling, Edema, Ecchymoses>Eyelid swelling>Inability to close mouth properly>Blood in the side of the eye on the affected side sometimes is present.
Complications
>Paresis of the orbicularis oculi and zygomaticus muscles>Sensory deficits>Persistent Diplopia>Orbital Dystopia>Significant Residual Deformity
Diagnostic Procedures
>Radiographic Evaluation-mandatorymay include both plain films and CT scan.>CT scan- plain films are replaced as the gold standard in evaluation and treatment planning>Coronal and Axial CT scan will accurately reveal the extent of orbital involvement as well as degree of displacement of the fractures
Nursing management
Perioperative nursing care of patients with zygomatic fractures keypoints are eliminating fear and pessimism of the client.
Nurses should take >active hemostatic>antishock>anti-infection
post-operative care >incision>nutrition
>observation of complication
Treatment
Medical Therapy>Prophylactic Antimicrobial therapySurgical Therapy>Reconstruction of Zygomatic Arch
significant residual deformity orbital dystopia
Paresis of the orbicularis oculi and zygomaticus muscles
persistent diplopia