From: Fracture patterns and causes in the craniofacial region: an 8-year review of 2076 patients
Complication | Nasal bone | Orbital wall | Zygomatic arch | Maxillary wall | Mandible | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nerve damage | 2 | 54* | 39 | 95 | ||
Infection | 2 | 1 | – | 5 | 10 | 18 |
Malocclusion | – | – | – | – | 6 | 6 |
Hematoma | 2 | 2 | – | – | – | 4 |
Dehiscence | – | – | – | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Malunion | – | – | 1 | – | 2 | 3 |
Granuloma | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
Total | 6 | 66 | 60 | 132 |