Intraoperative CT evaluation of repositioning accuracy in zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures: 1-point versus multiple-point fixation
This study shows that multiple-point fixation achieves superior accuracy in restoring zygomatic geometry, especially malar projection and transverse symmetry, while both techniques adequately restore intraorbital volume. Single-point fixation remains a viable, less invasive option for non-comminuted ZMC fractures when guided by intraoperative 3D imaging. The lack of revision surgeries in either group supports a tailored, fracture-specific strategy that balances precision with minimal invasiveness, consistent with trends toward individualized, resource-efficient trauma care.
Authors
- Alexander Schramm (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7670-7529)
- Johannes Schulze (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4848-2741)
- Andreas Sakkas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1268-6375)
- Frank Wilde (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7226-6543)
- Majeed Rana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0993-5067)
- Mario Scheurer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5728-9464)
- Marcel Ebeling
- Robin Kasper
- Marc Knitz
Institutions
- Universität Ulm (DE)
- University Hospital Ulm (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Head & Face Medicine
- Published
- 2025-12-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13005-025-00558-x
- Primary Topic
- Facial Trauma and Fracture Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00