Clinical study of internal rigid fixation of zygomatic fracture through percutaneous minimally invasive approach.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the efficacy of internal rigid fixation of zygomatic fracture through percutaneous minimally invasive approach. METHODS: Three hundred and forty-two cases of zygomatic fractures were selected from June 2003 to 2009, using Zingg classification, all cases were divided into three groups and were treated by internal rigid fixation through percutaneous minimally invasive access. RESULTS: Nineteen patients had infection, the other patients had primary healing. All patients got symmetrical facial contour, the fractured bone segments integrated well on computed tomograph scan, the facial scars were minimal. CONCLUSION: Percutaneous minimally invasive access for internal rigid fixation of zygomatic fracture produces minimal injury, inconspicuous facial scars, fewer complications, and is an ideal way for management of zygomatic fracture. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]