A Study on Orbital Wall Fractures and Its Outcome

Abstract

BACKGROUNDThe main aim of this study is to evaluate Orbital Wall Fractures and its outcome (improvement of diplopia and enophthalmos) following treatment. METHODS OF EVALUATIONIt was a prospective study conducted at Orbit and Oculoplasty services at tertiary eye care centre in which 30 patients presented with blowout fractures for a period of 12 months were analysed. RESULTSOut of 30 patients, 24 patients (80%) were treated conservatively and 6 patients (20%) were treated surgically. Out of 24 conservatively treated patients, 23 patients (96%) had satisfactory results and out of 6 surgically treated patients, 4 patients (66%) had satisfactory results with respect to diplopia and enophthalmos. CONCLUSIONThe management of blowout fractures depend upon the fracture size, herniation of orbital contents, muscle entrapment and diplopia. Most of the fractures were managed conservatively. The outcome of the blowout fracture is good, if treated within 7-10 days. KEYWORDSBlowout fracture, Diplopia, Ocular Movement Restriction and Visual Outcome. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Latha KST, Vasumathi K, Waheedanazir, et al. A study on orbital wall fractures and its outcome.