From the AAPOS
What is a “blowout” fracture?
A blowout fracture is a fracture of one or more of the bones surrounding the eye and is commonly referred to as an orbital floor fracture.
Fig. 1 Bruising around the eye is a common symptom of a blowout fracture. |
What is the orbit?
The orbit consists of the b
ones surrounding the eye. When looking at a skull, the orbit is the hole in the skull encompassing the eye.
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