Blowout Fracture Picture

Complete list of fracture information

The part of the scull that surrounds the eye is thick and strong and is
hard to fracture. Below the eye is the orbital floor. This is a very thin
section of bone. A blow out fracture is when the orbital floor is fracture.
This usually happens because of blow to the eye with something larger than
the eye socket. The picture above has an arrow pointing to the orbital
floor. A fracture here can cause the orbital floor to rupture and create a
hole that the eye muscles can get caught in and effect both eye movement and
vision.

If the fracture is simple and does not effect the eye muscles,
the fracture is usually treated with cold compresses. Nasal decongestants me
be prescribed to keep the sinus open to help keep from blowing your nose
which puts pressure on this area. If the blowout fracture effects the eye
muscles you will most likely be referred to a reconstructive surgeon to
repair the damage.

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