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Pre operative lateral view of depressed frontal bone fracture
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On clinical examination, there was depressed frontal bone and zygoma fracture [Figure 1a and b].
Pre operative depressed frontal bone close up view
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The fracture site was exposed via extending the existing lacerated wound [Figure 2].
Exposure of the fracture site through the lacerated wound
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The bone cement was then mixed as per manufacturer's instructions [Figure 3].
Bone cement being prepared as per manufacturer instructions
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Once it reached dough stage, it was used to fill up the defect and manipulated to the desired shape [Figure 4].
Bone cement placed and adopted over the defect
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Closure was done 3'0 silk suture [Figure 5].