Mechanisms of orbital blowout fracture: a critical review of the literature
| dc.contributor.author | Adeyemo, W.L. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Aribaba, O.T. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Ladeinde, A.L. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Ogunlewe, M.O. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2019-10-24T12:49:38Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2019-10-24T12:49:38Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2008-12-04 | |
| dc.description | Staff publications | en_US |
| dc.description.abstract | OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study is to critically review relevant literature regarding the mechanism of blowout fractures of the orbit and provide an answer to the question: Can one theory adequately explain the mechanism of orbital blowout fractures in the light of present day knowledge? MATERIALS AND METHODS: A computerised literature search using MEDLINE was conducted for published articles on orbital blowout fractures. Mesh phrases used in the search were: orbital blowout fractures AND mechanisms; orbital blowout fractures AND theory; orbital wall injury AND mechanisms. Only relevant articles were selected for the review. RESULTS: The physical mechanism of orbital blowout fracture has been a subject of debate for years by maxillofacial surgeons, ophthalmologists, plastic surgeons, otolaryngologists and orbitologists. However, only 3 mechanisms of injury have been proposed namely: "hydraulic" theory, "globe-to-wall" theory and "bone conduction" theory. Most of the theories of orbital blowout fractures have been confirmed through brilliant experiments and hypothetical explanation/analysis of clinical and radiologic findings, and each one appears to fit according to the different type of trauma received. CONCLUSIONS: Based on contemporary evidence, one theory may not adequately explain all types of fractures completely or be responsible exclusively in a given case for the pattern of fracture observed. Blowout fractures of the orbit could therefore be due to a combination of 2 or more mechanisms. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.citation | Adeyemo WL, Aribaba OT, Ladehinde AL, Ogunlewe MO. Mechanisms of orbital blowout fracture: a critical review of the literature. Niger Postgrad Med J. 2008 Dec;15(4):251-4. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ir.unilag.edu.ng/handle/123456789/6482 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Niger Postgrad Med J | en_US |
| dc.subject | Orbital | en_US |
| dc.subject | Blowout fractures | en_US |
| dc.subject | Mechanisms | en_US |
| dc.subject | Research Subject Categories::ODONTOLOGY | en_US |
| dc.title | Mechanisms of orbital blowout fracture: a critical review of the literature | en_US |
| dc.type | Article | en_US |