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Orbital Fracture, Zygomatic: Multimedia

Author: Stuart Seiff, MD, FACS, Emeritus Professor of Ophthalmology, University of California San Francisco; Chief, Department of Ophthalmology, San Francisco General Hospital; Consultant, Oculofacial and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, California Pacific Medical Center and Mills Peninsula Medical Center
Coauthor(s): Jesus Torres, MD, Fellow, Section of Oculoplastic Surgery, Hospital de Viladecans, Spain; Dan D DeAngelis, MD, FRCS(C), Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto; Susan Carter, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, New Jersey Medical School
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Updated: May 13, 2009

Multimedia

The zygoma forms a firm buttress for the orbit an...Media file 1: The zygoma forms a firm buttress for the orbit and typically fractures at its sutures.
The zygoma forms a firm buttress for the orbit an...

The zygoma forms a firm buttress for the orbit and typically fractures at its sutures.

Waters view demonstrating a zygomatic complex fra...Media file 2: Waters view demonstrating a zygomatic complex fracture involving the zygomaticofrontal suture, inferior orbital rim, and opacification of the maxillary sinus.
Waters view demonstrating a zygomatic complex fra...

Waters view demonstrating a zygomatic complex fracture involving the zygomaticofrontal suture, inferior orbital rim, and opacification of the maxillary sinus.

CT scan of the orbit demonstrating disruption of ...Media file 3: CT scan of the orbit demonstrating disruption of the zygomatic arch.
CT scan of the orbit demonstrating disruption of ...

CT scan of the orbit demonstrating disruption of the zygomatic arch.

CT scan demonstrating disruption of the lateral w...Media file 4: CT scan demonstrating disruption of the lateral wall of the orbit and medial inferior orbital rim.
CT scan demonstrating disruption of the lateral w...

CT scan demonstrating disruption of the lateral wall of the orbit and medial inferior orbital rim.

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Further Reading

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

Contributor Information and Disclosures

Author

Stuart Seiff, MD, FACS, Emeritus Professor of Ophthalmology, University of California San Francisco; Chief, Department of Ophthalmology, San Francisco General Hospital; Consultant, Oculofacial and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, California Pacific Medical Center and Mills Peninsula Medical Center
Stuart Seiff, MD, FACS is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and California Medical Association
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Coauthor(s)

Jesus Torres, MD, Fellow, Section of Oculoplastic Surgery, Hospital de Viladecans, Spain
Jesus Torres, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Ophthalmology and International Society of Refractive Surgery
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Dan D DeAngelis, MD, FRCS(C), Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto
Dan D DeAngelis, MD, FRCS(C) is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, California Medical Association, Canadian Medical Association, Canadian Ophthalmological Society, Ontario Medical Association, and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Susan Carter, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, New Jersey Medical School
Susan Carter, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Medical Editor

Ron W Pelton, MD, PhD, Private Practice, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Ron W Pelton, MD, PhD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Colorado Medical Society, Utah Medical Association, and Wilderness Medical Society
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Managing Editor

Mark T Duffy, MD, PhD, Consulting Staff, Division of Oculoplastic, Orbito-facial, Lacrimal and Reconstructive Surgery, Green Bay Eye Clinic, BayCare Clinic; Medical Director, Advanced Cosmetic Solutions, A BayCare Clinic
Mark T Duffy, MD, PhD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Sigma Xi, and Society for Neuroscience
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CME Editor

Lance L Brown, OD, MD, Ophthalmologist, Affiliated With Freeman Hospital and St John's Hospital, Regional Eye Center, Joplin, Missouri
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Chief Editor

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Hampton Roy Sr, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Ophthalmology, American College of Surgeons, and Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology
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