Abstract
The unique anatomy and physiology of the growing craniofacial skeleton predispose children to different fracture patterns as compared to adults. Diagnosis and treatment of pediatric orbital fractures can be challenging. A thorough history and physical examination are essential for the diagnosis of pediatric orbital fractures. Physicians should be aware of symptoms and signs suggestive of trapdoor fractures with soft tissue entrapment including symptomatic diplopia with positive forced ductions, restricted ocular motility (regardless of conjunctival abnormalities), nausea/vomiting, bradycardia, vertical orbital dystopia, enophthalmos, and hypoglobus. Equivocal radiologic evidence of soft tissue entrapment should not withhold surgery. A multidisciplinary approach is recommended for the accurate diagnosis and proper management of pediatric orbital fractures.
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