Quantitative Comparison of Open Reduction and Internal Fixation versus the Gillies Method in the Treatment of Orbitozygomatic Complex Fractures

Abstract

To the authors' knowledge, this is the first study to objectively show that the open reduction and internal fixation technique results in superior positioning of the orbitozygomatic complex in moderate-energy orbitozygomatic complex fractures compared with the Gillies repair. Although negative sequelae from surgical access were substantial, recently introduced transconjunctival and upper lid blepharoplasty incisions will minimize these drawbacks.