From: Accuracy of linear-probe ultrasonography in diagnosis of infraorbital rim fractures
Characteristic | N (%) |
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Sex | |
Male | 30 (88.2) |
Female | 4 (11.8) |
Age (mean) ± S.D | 39.67 ± 19.82 |
Cause of injury | |
Vehicle accident | 23 (67.6) |
Fall from height | 7 (20.6) |
Body assaults | 3 (8.8) |
Other | 1 (2.9) |
Alcohol use | 10 (29.4) |
Clinical appearance | |
Periorbital ecchymosis | 30 (88.2) |
Subconjunctival hemorrhage | 22 (64.7) |
Limited EOM* | 9 (26.5) |
Tender at inferior orbital rim | 23 (67.6) |
Stepping | 16 (47.1) |
Decrease sensation | 7 (20.6) |