Stabilisation of an isolated zygomatic arch fracture with a ballooned Foley catheter

Abstract

Zygomatic arch fractures have a potential for re-depression following surgery, which may necessitate the use of a splint to stabilise the reduction. An isolated zygomatic arch fracture reduced by Gillies temporal approach and stabilised by a ballooned Foley catheter is presented.

Keywords

• Zygomatic arch fracture
• Foley catheter
• Gillies temporal approach
• Arch fracture splint