Orbital fractures and concurrent ocular injury in a New Zealand tertiary centre.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Orbital fractures are a common presentation to acute care and carry an associated risk of ocular injury, however, previous research has not investigated injury rates by fracture category. These patients are frequently assessed by non-ophthalmic clinicians, however, limited data exists regarding referral patterns and how this impacts recorded injury rates (1-3).

Methods

We performed a retrospective review of all orbital fractures presenting to a tertiary hospital in Christchurch, New Zealand between March 2019 and March 2021. Data including mechanism of injury, fracture type, demographic characteristics, and associated ocular injury were recorded.

Results

284 patients with orbital fractures were identified. 41% of patients had isolated wall fractures, while

SUBMITTER: Theis NJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11182195 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature