All of the following are true about zygomatic bone fracture except:: (A) Also known as Tripod fracture, (B) Best diagnosed by X-ray Water's view, (C) Associated with flattening of malar prominence, (D) Treatment of choice is open reduction and internal fixation
Answer is B. ZYGOMATIC BONE FRACUTURE - MC fracture of the middle third of the face (Nose> zygomatic bone) - Also known as tripod fracture, because the zygoma is fractured at 3 processes - X-ray water's view-Diagnosis - CT scan: best for diagnosis of zygomatic bone fracture. Treatment - Only displaced fractures require treatment - Treatment of choice: Open reduction and internal fixation