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Docs, could a facial fracture on the cheek cause any damage permanently ?
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Facial fracture: If the fracture involves the floor of the orbit, the position of the eyeball could be affected and the muscles which move the eyeball could get trapped in the fracture. Your fracture needs to be evaluated by a board certified surgeon who specializes in facial fractures.
Answered 10/7/2017
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Yes: This depends on the type of fracture. A pure fracture of the cheek bone (zygoma) could cause permanent cosmetic changes, or even lead to permanent nerve damage. A fracture of the cheek that involves the floor of the orbit could cause visual problems in the form of being unable to move the eye normally. See a plastic surgeon that operates on facial fractures to help you.
Answered 10/17/2015
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