Clinical Profile of Orbital Fractures with Special Reference to Blow Out Fractures

Abstract

BACKGROUND Orbital fractures usually occur as a part of polytrauma involving the midface. They range in severity from small minimally displaced fracture of an isolated wall that requires only conservative management, to major disruptions of orbit which require surgical intervention. Although several autogenous and alloplastic materials are available, autogenous bone grafting seems to give the best result. For larger defects, bone or titanium must be used for proper restoration of orbital anatomy. Fractures may involve the wall, rim or apex of the orbit, in isolation or in any combination and severity, and is usually associated with injuries to the eyeball and the peri orbital soft tissues. METHODS This is a descriptive study of 50 cases of orbital fractures that presented to the