Lag screw fixation in midface fractures.
Publication/Presentation Date
8-1-2005
Abstract
Through analysis of case series from medical record review, this article demonstrates how lag screw fixation may be used to effectively treat obliquely oriented maxillary, zygomatic, and orbital rim fractures. Lag screw fixation of midface fractures has been overshadowed by other readily available plate fixation techniques. Nonetheless, lag screw fixation provides quick, stable, and effective reduction of obliquely oriented maxillary, zygomatic, and orbital fractures without risk of plate exposure and with potentially superior primary osteosynthesis. Lag screw fixation remains an excellent alternative to plate fixation techniques in the repair of appropriate midface fractures.
Volume
21
Issue
3
First Page
165
Last Page
170
ISSN
0736-6825
Published In/Presented At
Pribitkin, E. A., Cognetti, D. M., Marshall, S. N., & Bilyk, J. (2005). Lag screw fixation in midface fractures. Facial plastic surgery : FPS, 21(3), 165–170. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2005-922854
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
16307394
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article