Diferencia entre revisiones de «Zygomaticomaxillary (tripod) fracture»

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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==
{{Maxillofacial trauma DDX}}


==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
==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Maxillofacial trauma DDX}}


==Disposition==
==Disposition==

Revisión del 16:34 28 jun 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

Diagnosis

  1. Fx through:
    1. inferior orbital rim
    2. lateral orbital wall
    3. zygomatic arch
  2. Must r/o associated ocular injuries
  3. Usually requires admission and surgical repair

Disposition

  • Loss of vision or displacement: admit for IV abx and surg

See Also

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