Isolated traumatic avulsion of medial rectus at its proximal origin: A surgical diagnosis

Isolated traumatic avulsion of medial rectus at its proximal origin: A surgical diagnosis

A 16-year-old male presented with blunt force trauma to the left peri-orbital region. He complained of diplopia and restricted adduction of the left eye. Computed tomography (CT) imaging revealed left medial orbital wall fracture involving the medial rectus muscle. Upon operating, the medial rectus...

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Veröffentlicht in:Advances in oral and maxillofacial surgery 2024-06, Vol.14, p.100483, Article 100483
Hauptverfasser: Rooney, Joshua, Venkatakrishnan, Lakshmi, Al-Gholmy, Mohammed, Brennan, Peter A.
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Sprache:eng
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Medial rectus avulsion
Orbital wall fracture
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Zusammenfassung:A 16-year-old male presented with blunt force trauma to the left peri-orbital region. He complained of diplopia and restricted adduction of the left eye. Computed tomography (CT) imaging revealed left medial orbital wall fracture involving the medial rectus muscle. Upon operating, the medial rectus was discovered to have been avulsed at its origin. We discuss the diagnosis and management of this rare complication.
ISSN:2667-1476
2667-1476
DOI:10.1016/j.adoms.2024.100483