RADIOLOGICAL AND CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS OF ORBITAL TRAUMA

Hiba Hijazi*, Sara Namoze, Khalid Khattab

ABSTRACT

Background: Orbital fractures are a common subset of craniofacial trauma, with patterns and causes varying by age, gender, and mechanism of injury. Understanding these patterns is essential for timely diagnosis and optimal management. Methods and Materials: A retrospective descriptive study was conducted at Al-Mouwasat University Hospital over two years. A total of 504 patient records with radiologically confirmed orbital fractures were reviewed. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequencies and percentages. Results: Only 3.4% of orbital fractures were isolated, while 66% were associated with other facial fractures. The most affected age group was 40–50 years, with a female predominance. Bilateral orbital fractures were most common (45.1%), and left-sided fractures were more frequent than right-sided ones. Domestic injuries accounted for 48% of cases, followed by traffic and swimming pool incidents. Orbital floor fractures were the most frequent (47%), and a significant proportion of cases involved globe injury or muscle entrapment. Conclusion: Orbital fractures exhibit distinct epidemiological and anatomical patterns, strongly influenced by age and injury context. These findings support the need for age-targeted prevention and prompt multidisciplinary evaluation.

Keywords:

Orbital fractures, Facial trauma, Epidemiology, Injury mechanism.

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