Signs and symptoms of a sinus fracture vary according to the affected sinus. According to the sinus involved in fracture, the adjacent anatomical structures such as cheek, orbit, the forehead can also be injured. Nasal sinuses tend to sustain a fracture because of the thin bone lining. Ethmoid and maxillary sinus fracture does not need repair, whereas frontal sinus fracture requires intervention.
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I have sensory issues after the maxillary sinus fracture. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I damaged the walls of my maxillary sinus and my jaw in an accident. In addition, I had an orbital blowout fracture, which required an incision to my lower eyelid and the repositioning and stabilization of the bone with titanium plates. After 35 days, my jaw is okay, and I can eat and c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Nerve injury takes time to regain sensation, and it is impossible to get a complete sensation like before the accident. Take a multivitamin like Neurobion Forte (Vitamin B complex) once daily for one or two m... Read Full »
How can linear fracture of frontal sinus with hemorrhagic collection be treated?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33 years old male who met with a road traffic accident and got a linear fracture of the left frontal sinus. After 10 days, there is pain while eating in the left eyebrow. Please prescribe medication and conservation. Please help. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Let me review your CT (computed tomography) report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) to ensure I do not miss a thing, and I will get back to you in a moment. I hope this information will help you. Thanks. Read Full »
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