A peculiar orbital roof blow-in fracture

J Craniofac Surg. 2011 Jan;22(1):358-60. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e3181f7e32e.

Abstract

An orbital blow-in fracture is defined as a displaced fracture of the orbital rim or wall when the fractured bone fragment is pulled into the orbit, resulting in a decreased orbital volume. Orbital blow-in fractures is generally localized at the orbital roof. Surgical treatment is required and should be early to avoid any damage to the visual. We report a peculiar case of indirect blow-in orbital roof fracture associated with fracture of the parietal bone.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Occupational
  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Orbital Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Orbital Fractures / etiology
  • Orbital Fractures / surgery*
  • Parietal Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Parietal Bone / injuries*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / instrumentation
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Surgical Mesh
  • Titanium
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Titanium