An unusual case of medial orbital blowout fracture caused by a headlock.
The mechanism of orbital blowout fractures has been proposed in three different theories: the globe-to-wall theory, the hydraulic theory, and the bone conduction theory. However, it is very difficult to identify which mechanism applies in each clinical case from either a history or a physical examination. This report presents an unusual case of an orbital blowout fracture produced by a headlock in a 16-year-old male, which supports the hydraulic theory.
Lee
Jung Hoon
JH
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kosin University Gospel Hospital, Seo-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea. dr.junghoonlee@gmail.com
D000293:Adolescent; D004438:Ecchymosis / Q000209:etiology; D050815:Fractures, Compression / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009917:Orbital Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome