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Orbital Fracture, Zygomatic: Multimedia
Updated: May 13, 2009
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![]() | Media file 1: The zygoma forms a firm buttress for the orbit and typically fractures at its sutures. |
![]() | Media file 2: Waters view demonstrating a zygomatic complex fracture involving the zygomaticofrontal suture, inferior orbital rim, and opacification of the maxillary sinus. |
![]() | Media file 3: CT scan of the orbit demonstrating disruption of the zygomatic arch. |
![]() | Media file 4: CT scan demonstrating disruption of the lateral wall of the orbit and medial inferior orbital rim. |
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Keywords
zygomatic orbital fracture, zygomatic orbital fractures, zygomatic fracture, zygomatic fractures, tripod fracture, facial fracture, facial bone fracture, orbit, orbital rim, ophthalmic injury, eye injury, trimalar fracture








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