Orbital Fracture

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Surgery 101
Orbital Fracture

This is the 3rd episode in a 5-part eye series. This episode is brought to you by University of Alberta students Kim Papp, a 4th year medical student and Divya Goel a 2nd year medical student.

Today we will discuss orbital fractures which are fractures of the bony eye socket.

After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to:

1. Describe the anatomy relevant to an orbital fracture.

2. Gather pertinent positives on history and physical exam for a patient presenting with a suspected orbital fracture.

3. Explain the danger of muscle entrapment and how to diagnose this.

4. Outline treatment options for orbital fractures, including surgery.