What type of injury occurs to the wall of the eye orbit due to a blow to the eye?

A blowout fracture is a specific type of injury to the wall of the eye orbit that occurs as a result of a blunt force trauma, such as a punch or a direct hit to the eye. This injury leads to a fracture in the bones that make up the orbit (the bony socket containing the eye), most commonly affecting the floor and sometimes the medial wall. The term "blowout" refers to how the force of the impact can cause the bone to "blow out" into the sinus cavity, creating a pathway for air to escape and potentially leading to complications such as swelling, bruising, or impaired eye movement.

This type of fracture may result in symptoms such as double vision, sunken appearance of the eye, and pain, highlighting the unique nature of the injury as it directly impacts ocular function and aesthetics. Understanding the specific mechanics of a blowout fracture helps in diagnosing and managing such injuries appropriately. Other types of fractures listed, like serrated, avulsion, and transverse, pertain to different mechanisms or sites of fracture and would not specifically describe the injury associated with a blow to the eye.