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Derrick Rose: Orbital Fracture Precautions

Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose suffered a left orbital fracture during practice earlier this week after taking an elbow to the face. He underwent successful repair surgery on September 30th. Team coach, Fred Hoiberg, stated that he expects Rose to be available...

Derrick Rose: Orbital Fracture Surgery

CHICAGO – Bulls point guard Derrick Rose suffered a left orbital fracture during practice after taking an elbow to the face. He was taken to Rush University Medical Center for a medical evaluation. Team coach, Fred Hoiberg, stated on Wednesday, September 30th that...

Jet’s Quarterback, Geno Smith, Suffers a Broken Jaw?

New York Jet’s quarterback, Geno Smith, was involved in an altercation with a teammate and suffered a punch to the face that resulted in a broken jaw. He is expected to miss 6 to 10 weeks and likely the first two games of the regular season. Click here to learn...

Facial Trauma and Orbital Fracture

Orbital fracture or fractures of the bones that comprise they eye-ball socket are exceedingly common, especially following facial trauma to the areas of the eye or cheekbone. Because of initial swelling and the location of the orbital bones, it is not easy for...

Russell Westbrook: Facial Injury and Surgery

OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 28, 2015 – Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook underwent a successful procedure to address a fracture to the zygomatic arch of his right cheek, Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti announced. The procedure...

Complications of Ear Piercing: Perichondritis and Ear Disfigurement

The ear is a specialized sensory structure that is formed and protected by its sturdy cartilage framework. Unfortunately, the specialized structure of cartilage comes at a trade off, sacrificing strength for direct blood supply or innervation. Instead, surrounding...