Depressed Fractures of the Frontal Bone: Outcome & Complications

Background and Aim:This study aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes and complications associated with surgical versus conservative management of depressed frontal bone fractures.Methods and Materials/Patients:Conducted at Althawra Modern General Hospital in Sana'a from January 2022 to April 2024, this prospective study involved 47 patients, divided into surgical (25) and conservative (22) groups. Data on demographics, clinical presentation, injury mechanisms, fracture characteristics, and postoperative outcomes were collected.Results:The surgical group exhibited a higher incidence of frontal bone defects (p=0.002), but complication rates such as CSF leaks and infections were similar between both groups. Cosmetic satisfaction was comparable, with no significant influence from age or gender on treatment choice.Conclusion:Although surgical management was linked to more frontal bone defects, both treatment methods showed similar complication rates and cosmetic outcomes, unaffected by patient or injury characteristics.