Zygomaticomaxillary (tripod) fracture: Difference between revisions
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*Must distinguish [[Zygomatic Arch Fracture]] from Zygomaticomaxillary (Tripod) Fracture | *Must distinguish [[Zygomatic Arch Fracture]] from Zygomaticomaxillary (Tripod) Fracture | ||
**Tripod fx = fx of zygomatic arch, lat and inf orbital rims, lat wall of maxillary sinus | **Tripod fx = fx of zygomatic arch, lat and inf orbital rims, lat wall of maxillary sinus | ||
==Clinical Features== | |||
==Differential Diagnosis== | |||
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==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
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#Must r/o associated ocular injuries | #Must r/o associated ocular injuries | ||
#Usually requires admission and surgical repair | #Usually requires admission and surgical repair | ||
==Disposition== | ==Disposition== | ||
Revision as of 16:34, 28 June 2016
Background
- Must distinguish Zygomatic Arch Fracture from Zygomaticomaxillary (Tripod) Fracture
- Tripod fx = fx of zygomatic arch, lat and inf orbital rims, lat wall of maxillary sinus
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Maxillofacial Trauma
- Ears
- Nose
- Oral
- Other face
- Zygomatic arch fracture
- Zygomaticomaxillary (tripod) fracture
- Related
Diagnosis
- Fx through:
- inferior orbital rim
- lateral orbital wall
- zygomatic arch
- Must r/o associated ocular injuries
- Usually requires admission and surgical repair
Disposition
- Loss of vision or displacement: admit for IV abx and surg