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The Early Zygomatic Malunion

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Fractures of the zygomatic bone represent a heterogeneous population. Management varies accordingly, and satisfactory outcomes can be very challenging. Imperfect reduction is common following incomplete healing and remodelling of the bone. This chapter discusses an array of techniques which may be required to effect an acceptable result.

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  1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Royal London Hospital, London, UK

    Simon Holmes & Nabeel Bhatti

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  1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Regional Unit Northwick Park and St Mary’s Hospital, London, UK

    Michael Perry

  2. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Royal London Hospital, London, UK

    Simon Holmes

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Holmes, S., Bhatti, N. (2020). The Early Zygomatic Malunion. In: Perry, M., Holmes, S. (eds) Atlas of Operative Maxillofacial Trauma Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5616-1_6

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