Introduction: Stable anatomical fracture reduction and segment control prior to fixation can be
difficult to achieve especially in comminuted midfacial fractures. Commonly used extraoral
and intraoral methods to achieve fracture mobilisation and reduction include Gillies
elevation, malar hook and Dingman type elevators. No single method is used universally.
Disadvantages include imprecise segment alignment and poor segment stability/control.
We have employed screw-wire traction to address this problem. A literature review
revealed one previous report using this technique.
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