Simplified protocol for management of malar fractures.

Abstract

Our simplified protocol for the management of malar complex fractures of facial bones has shortened the operating time by one third to one fourth, produced consistent, satisfactory results, and reduced intraoperative and postoperative complications. In addition, with moderate training of residents, it has been installed as the primary method of treatment of this type of facial fracture in a residency training program that has a heavy load of these patients.