Inferior Rectus and Inferior Oblique Muscle Transections with Medial Rectus Muscle Partial Avulsion, following Metal Hook Injury

ABSTRACT

Avulsion or transection of three extraocular muscles following trauma is a rare finding, and there are few case reports and series discussing the approach to surgical repair. The authors report a case of a penetrating metal hook injury resulting in partial avulsion of a medial rectus muscle and transection of the inferior rectus and inferior oblique muscles. This case highlights the importance of identification and primary repair of a complete inferior rectus muscle transection and a partial medial rectus muscle avulsion with an excellent functional outcome.

KEYWORDS:

• Strabismus
• extraocular muscle avulsion
• extraocular muscle transection
• extraocular muscle trauma

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