Abstract:
The orbital fracture refers to the trauma of a blunt force that hits the eye or causes multiple fractures to the face. According to the nature of the fracture, it could be divided into three categories: blowout orbital fracture, compound orbital fracture,and complex orbital facture. According to the fracture site, it may include the following three categories: the inferior orbital wall fracture, the medial orbital wall fracture, and the complex symphysis of the above two fractures, among which the inferior orbital wall fracture is the most common. With the progress and development of medical technology, surgical repair has become the optimal medical treatment for inferior orbital wall fracture. By operating endoscopic surgery, it is superior that the exact site of the orbital fracture could be observed, contributing to the injury evaluation and the surgical planning. This article reviews the related information of the inferior orbital fracture, including its diagnosis, the auxiliary examination, the surgical indication, the nasal endoscopic surgery methods, its advantages and disadvantages as well as characteristics of various repair materials.