Whatever you say, the appearance of a person is of great importance in life, although some try to convince others of the opposite. A person with some external imperfections does not cause instant disposition, and he must be conquered with the help of internal qualities. Another thing is a pleasant appearance, devoid of defects, which can serve as an excellent calling card for a new acquaintance.
Unfortunately, everyday life is not without dangerous situations in which it is possible to get some kind of injury, fracture or injury. In such cases, do not be shy to consult a doctor.
Injuries
Frequent patients in medical institutions are people with injured facial areas. Unfortunately, physical trauma is a frequent occurrence, as is a fracture of the orbital bone. Splashing out the accumulated anger and fatigue, few people think about the possible consequences of a rash outburst of their emotions. Of course, the causes of such injuries can be many: car accidents, accidental collisions, falls, conflicts, sports injuries, violence ... Regardless of what the injury occurred, you should immediately contact a specialist to objectively assess your health condition. Often, with any physical upheaval, people themselves make a diagnosis and seek medical advice only in emergency cases, for example, with a concussion. But, as you know, a lot of diagnoses and terms have been studied to date, and they can do no less harm than those already known. You should always be attentive to your health and carefully examine the face after damage, since the effects of a blow can lead to an orbital fracture.
Where is?
In order to understand where the orbital bone is, it is enough to study the structure of the cranial section. Intracranial special grooves serve as the basis for placing the eyes. The facial skeleton serves as a protection for the eyes from harmful environmental factors.
The orbit itself consists of wall surfaces. They are divided into frontal and sphenoid bones. If the injury is inflicted in the area separating the eyeball from the cranial fossa located in front, then in this situation it will be considered cranial.
What is the danger of a fracture in this area?
Between the eye orbit and the ethmoid nasal cavity there is a certain inner wall. It is considered a dividing line. The presence of any pathological disorders in this area signals the probable danger of the spread of inflammatory processes (edematous or infectious) in the eye. The cheekbones, palate and upper jaw accompany the formation of the lower surface, which is the maxillary sinus, its thickness varies from 0.7 to 1.2 mm. All this ultimately causes a pathological transition from the sinus canals to the eye. At the very top of the ocular surface there is a hole designed for visual effects. Through it comes the optic nerve. The orbit contains the eye, fatty tissue, ligaments, blood vessels, nerve endings, muscle tissue, and the lacrimal gland.
Eye socket fracture
Often a fracture of the orbital bone covers the main parts of the orbit: the frontal, temporal, zygomatic, upper jaw and bone part of the nasal section. For any damage it is necessary to conduct a professional inspection, having studied the injuries.
Any type of skull fracture is always followed by an irreversible concussion. A fracture of the orbit entails the consequence of a stroke of the eyeball. The structure of the skull is a rather thin system, entailing a lot of unpleasant consequences with a careless attitude and an incorrect, risky lifestyle. The appearance of such an injury has its own name - “explosive”.
Damage to the lower zone of the orbit is often not separated. Basically, there is a holistic trauma to the inner, outer and maxillary walls of the eye canals.
Fracture symptoms
How to determine a fracture of the orbital bone? Doctors distinguish the following symptoms:
- swelling, stiffness of the movement of the eyeballs and pain;
- shock state with elements of blurred vision;
- a decrease in the sensitivity level of the lower orbital nerve, and therefore, of the backs of the nose, cheeks, eyelids, upper teeth and gums;
- bifurcated field of view ;
- ptosis (flattening of the eyelid);
- with serious injuries - displacement of the eyeball;
- bleeding and internal hemorrhage;
- the presence of air in the subcutaneous zone and visible vesicles in the tissues.
What should a person do with such an injury?
If a fracture of the orbital bone is not detected, infected complications may occur. Since the mucous discharge of the nasal cavity affects the eye socket with a particular aggravation of an already problematic position.
The orbital bone of the face with such a diagnosis needs immediate first aid, namely, a disinfectant treatment with an antiseptic. At the first examination by a surgeon, special attention should be paid to excision of contaminated edges, damaged skin of the face. Only in this way can further development of infection and complications in recovery be avoided.
You can seek advice or restoration of anatomical structures in the first three days after the injury. Fracture of the orbital bone of the eye does not always require surgical intervention, but examination by an intelligent specialist will once again confirm a responsible attitude to your health. Such fractures are classified as severe bodily injuries, after which the victim may lose his ability to work or even remain disabled.
In some cases, if the orbital bone is broken, an x-ray is required to determine the severity of the problem in the patient. After which the doctor already makes an accurate diagnosis, and also decides what to do in this particular case.
In the future, defects in appearance can always be corrected with the help of plastic surgery, but it is better, of course, to protect yourself and your loved ones from accidents with terrifying consequences. Be healthy!