Orbital Fractures

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Surgical Innovation
• Medical Imaging

Background:

• Orbital reconstruction aims to restore form and function after trauma or surgery.
• Traditional volumetric reconstruction methods may not achieve optimal aesthetic and functional results.
• Minimally invasive techniques are increasingly explored for orbital fracture repair.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy of anatomic orbital reconstruction compared to volumetric methods.
• To highlight the benefits of endoscopic visualization in orbital surgery.
• To assess the role of navigation-guided surgery and mirror-image overlay in achieving precise implant contouring.

Main Methods:

• Utilized an anatomic approach for orbital reconstruction, focusing on replicating the native orbital anatomy.
• Employed endoscopic visualization to enhance surgical site illumination and magnification.
• Integrated mirror-image overlay with navigation-guided surgery for real-time implant adjustment.
• Performed precise exophthalmometry measurements pre-, intra-, and post-operatively.

Main Results:

• Anatomic reconstruction demonstrated superior outcomes compared to volumetric reconstruction.
• Endoscopic visualization facilitated improved surgical site access and team awareness.
• Navigation-guided surgery with mirror-image overlay enabled accurate contour matching to the contralateral orbit.
• Exophthalmometry confirmed the achievement of optimal ocular positioning.

Conclusions:

• Anatomic orbital reconstruction is a superior technique for achieving improved patient outcomes.
• Endoscopic visualization and navigation-guided surgery enhance precision and safety in orbital reconstruction.
• Meticulous exophthalmometry is essential for successful surgical results in orbital repair.