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. 2024 Feb;16(Suppl 1):S247-S249.
doi: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_481_23. Epub 2024 Feb 29.

Evaluation of Efficacy of Different Plating Systems in ZMC Fractures: An Original Research

M P Abhishek  1 , John R Sikha  2 , Arvind K Pal  3 , Kalyani Gelada  4 , Sanjana Sethi  4 , Banavath S S R Sameer Kumar Naik  5 , Rahul V C Tiwari  6
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Evaluation of Efficacy of Different Plating Systems in ZMC Fractures: An Original Research

M P Abhishek et al. J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2024 Feb.

Abstract

Objective: This study's objective was to assess and contrast the performance of several plating techniques in the treatment of zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fractures. Group A (Microplate System), Group B (Titanium Mesh System), and Group C (Absorbable Plate System) plating systems were the ones that were studied.

Materials and methods: With 10 patients in each group, a retrospective analysis of 30 patients with ZMC fractures was done. The following information was gathered: fracture reduction, stable fixation, complications, and patient satisfaction. Analysis was done on patient-reported outcomes, surgical outcomes, and demographic factors.

Results: Group B (Titanium Mesh System) came in second with rates of 70% and 80%, respectively, while Group A (Microplate System) showed the highest rates of fracture reduction (90%) and stable fixation (100%). For fracture reduction and stable fixation, Group C (Absorbable Plate System) demonstrated rates of 80% and 90%, respectively. For Groups A, B, and C, the complication rates were 20%, 30%, and 10%, respectively. For Groups A, B, and C, the patient satisfaction levels were 90%, 80%, and 70%, respectively.

Conclusion: According to the results, the Microplate System (Group A) is better than the Titanium Mesh System (Group B) and the Absorbable Plate System (Group C) in terms of fracture reduction and stable fixation when treating ZMC fractures. All plating systems had acceptable complication rates, and overall patient satisfaction ratings were high. Fracture features and patient-specific considerations should be taken into account while making individualized treatment options.

Keywords: Absorbable plate system; microplate system; plating systems; titanium mesh system; zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures.

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