The zygoma has four articulations, referred to as the ZMC complex: The zygoma also comprises a significant portion of the inferior and lateral orbital walls thus, fractures of the zygoma warrants investigation into fractures of the orbit. It plays a key role structurally as it absorbs and dissipates forces away from the cranial base. The zygoma is the most anterolateral projection of the midface. The management of the zygomatic arch and ZMC fractures should be patient-specific but range from simple observation to open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF). Fractures of the zygomatic arch (ZA) or any of its bony articulations can cause significant functional and cosmetic morbidity.
The zygoma and its articulations comprise the zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC). The zygoma is a bone that provides vital contributions to both the structure and aesthetic of the midface and articulates with several bones of the craniofacial skeleton.
Identify the etiology of zygoma fractures.This activity reviews the evaluation and management of patients with zygoma fractures and explains the role of the interprofessional team in improving care for patients who experience such a fracture. Fracture of the zygoma is the second most common fracture of the face, just behind nasal fractures, which can cause significant cosmetic and functional deformity.
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