BlowoutFrakturen
Blowoutfrakturen are a type of orbital fracture, specifically involving the thin orbital floor or medial wall of the eye socket. They occur when a sudden increase in intraorbital pressure causes a section of the orbital bone to fracture and prolapse into an adjacent sinus cavity, most commonly the maxillary sinus. Direct impact to the eye, such as from a fist or a ball, is a common cause.
Symptoms can vary but often include diplopia, particularly when looking upwards, due to the trapping of the
Diagnosis is typically made through clinical examination and imaging studies, most importantly computed tomography (CT) scans,