23rd May 2024

A 36-year-old lady was involved in a high velocity car accident. She sustained several broken ribs

A 36-year-old lady was involved in a high velocity car accident. She sustained several broken ribs, a left orbital fracture, a maxillary fracture and sprained her neck. She was reviewed by orthopaedics and maxillofacial surgeons. 7 days post-surgical intervention for her maxillary fracture, she has a fever, neck stiffness and a headache.

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