Blowout Fracture of the Orbit
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Blowout Fracture of the Orbit Home Care
Home care
for a blowout fracture of the orbit includes:
Apply a cold compress:
Wrap ice in a moist hand towel. Do not apply ice directly to the skin.
Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 1-2 hours, for the first day.
Rest
Do not lie flat for at least 48 hours. (elevate head of bed)
Take prescribed medications as directed.
Acetaminophen
for pain
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Last Updated: Apr 3, 2008
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Blowout Fracture of the Orbit References:
Ikeda K, Suzuki H, Oshima T, Takasaka T. Endoscopic endonasal repair of orbital floor fracture. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1999 Jan;125(1):59-63.
Klenk G, Kovacs A. Blow-out fracture of the orbital floor in early childhood. J Craniofac Surg. 2003 Sep;14(5):666-71. Review.
Otori N, Haruna S, Moriyama H. Endoscopic endonasal or transmaxillary repair of orbital floor fracture: a study of 88 patients treated in our department. Acta Otolaryngol. 2003 Aug;123(6):718-23.
