Temporal Bone Fractures

NHS Borders clinical guidelines
NHS Borders
  • Treat as per head injury protocol.
  • Examine facial nerve, ear and assess for hearing loss.
  • Hearing loss requires ENT clinic follow up – email ENT@borders.scot.nhs.uk.
  • Facial weakness requires urgent same day advice from an ENT surgeon.

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 18/09/2023

Next review date: 18/09/2026

Author(s): Carr E.

Version: 1

Author email(s): esmond.carr@nhs.scot.

Approved By: McCarthy C

Reviewer name(s): Carr E.