Assessment shows Foley's catheter improves stability in zygomatic arch fractures, suggesting its clinical value.
Objective: To assess the efficacy of Foleys catheter in providing stability of reduced Zygomatic arch fracture by evaluating the following variables.Mouth opening, Contour symmetry of face, Radiographic outcomes.Materials and Methods: Patients of age group between 18-65 years with Zygomatic arch fracture following trauma admitted under the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery.Results: The results were made by preoperative and postoperative clinical assessments and radiographic assessments.Conclusion: To conclude, this technique should be considered as a simple and useful alternative procedures and Foleys catheter will have a significant effect in providing functional and cosmetic outcome in postoperative stability of fractured zygomatic arch case.
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