Outcomes of Zygomatic Fractures: Cross- Sectional Study
NCT Number: NCT06476340
Acronym: ZY-PROM
Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions: Zygoma Fracture
Interventions: OTHER: No intervention
Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center
Sex: ALL
Age: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Enrollment: 126
Study Design: Observational Model: |Time Perspective: p
Start Date: 2024-08-01
Completion Date: 2028-08-01

Summary:
Rationale: Facial trauma is a significant event for patients, often resulting in physical and psychological consequences. Fractures in the zygomatic bone area are common due to its unique shape and positioning in the face, disrupting facial symmetry and impacting aesthetics, functionality, and psychological well-being. The zygomatic bone, crucial for facial contour and support, is associated with complications such as diplopia, sensory disturbances, and mastication problems when fractured. Treatment aims to restore function, aesthetics, and prevent long-term deformities. Despite surgical and imaging advancements, postoperative complications like residual deformity and dissatisfaction persist. Even with achieved bone symmetry, patients may perceive asymmetry. Current literature emphasizes the need for future symmetry analyses to include both soft and hard tissues.

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the long-term outcomes of zygomatic fracture treatments at Erasmus MC from 2008 to 2023.

Study design: Cross-sectional study Study population: The study population consists of adult patients aged 18 years and above diagnosed with zygomatic fractures and treated at Erasmus MC Rotterdam between 2008 and 2023.

Intervention: Not applicable Main study parameters/endpoints: The primary endpoint is patient satisfaction and quality of life.

Nature and extent of the burden and risks associated with participation, benefit and group relatedness: Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is an advanced imaging modality utilized for high-resolution three-dimensional (3D) visualization of the maxillofacial region. It employs a rotating C-arm apparatus to project a cone-shaped X-ray beam through the patient's head, yielding detailed images with minimal distortion. CBCT is pivotal in the diagnosis and assessment of maxillofacial conditions, including zygomatic fractures, while ensuring low radiation exposure. Over the past two decades, CBCT has been extensively integrated into dental and maxillofacial imaging, with numerous studies substantiating its efficacy and safety in clinical contexts. It serves as a cornerstone in orthodontic, implantological, and trauma evaluation, supported by a substantial body of evidence validating its ability to delineate bone structures and identify fractures. Human exposure to CBCT has demonstrated a robust safety profile, characterized by radiation doses lower than those of conventional CT scans, thus imparting negligible additional risk.

Primary Outcome Measures: PROM face Q, The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the long-term outcomes of patients treated for zygomatic fractures at Erasmus MC from 2008 to 2023. Specifically, to assess patient satisfaction with facial appearance and overall quality of life post-treatment using validated questionnaires. This will provide insights into the psychological and social impacts of zygomatic fractures and their treatment., 1 year