Question

Which bones potentially could be involved in s fracture of the orbit ? Why do you think orbital fractures are often difficult to fixate surgically with screws and plates ?

Answer 1

• There are 3 bones affected by fracture in the orbit. They are frontal, temporal and zygomatic bones.
• The bones are differentiated according to the region in which they are present.
• Orbital fractures are difficult to fixate surgically because , the bones are very thin for fixing of screws and plates.
• Even if screws are fixed too, there is risk possibly of breaking of bones and cause futher difficulties.
• Thus , it is suggested that orbital fractures are difficult to fixate.