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.