Invited commentary on “Reflections on a patient-centered approach to treatment of blow-out fractures: Why the wisdom of the past must guide our decision making”

Abstract

Blow-out fractures are probably the most controversial facial fractures in terms of surgical treatment indication, options, and protocols.1 The current paper by Paolo Scolozzi2 emphasizes that despite the great advances in terms of imaging-based technologies available, clinical observations are the most important assistive tool for decision making.