Overview
Facial bone fractures, including those of the naso-orbital-ethmoid (NOE) complex and zygomatic arch, are common injuries often resulting from trauma such as falls, especially in elderly populations where fall risk is elevated due to factors like polypharmacy and frailty 192030365060.Diagnosis
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