Neha Jajodia1,2, Virendra Singh1, Santosh Agarwal1. 1. 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak, India. 2. Kolkata, India.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The use of the Carroll-Girard screw in the management of zygomatic complex fractures has been well documented. The instrument provides an excellent degree of control over the movements of the disrupted zygomatic bone. Often mentioned in textbooks and literature, they are not routinely available for the Indian maxillofacial surgeon. This often prevents the regular use of this approach. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We have used the 2.5-mm orthopaedic bone tap that is very commonly available and routinely used in orthopaedic surgeries for reduction of the malar bone. CONCLUSION: The orthopaedic bone tap is easy to use and functions as an excellent alternative to the traditional Carroll-Girard screw.
INTRODUCTION: The use of the Carroll-Girard screw in the management of zygomatic complex fractures has been well documented. The instrument provides an excellent degree of control over the movements of the disrupted zygomatic bone. Often mentioned in textbooks and literature, they are not routinely available for the Indian maxillofacial surgeon. This often prevents the regular use of this approach. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We have used the 2.5-mm orthopaedic bone tap that is very commonly available and routinely used in orthopaedic surgeries for reduction of the malar bone. CONCLUSION: The orthopaedic bone tap is easy to use and functions as an excellent alternative to the traditional Carroll-Girard screw.
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Keywords:
Bone tap; Carroll-Girard screw; Zygomatic complex fracture