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The study emphasized both subjective recovery and the clinical performance of the implant material. Between June 2022 and July 2023, 46 adult patients (\u2265 18 years of age) with radiologically confirmed orbital floor fractures requiring surgical reconstruction were enrolled and completed the full follow-up protocol. Surgical reconstruction was performed according to standardized procedures using UHMWPE implants. Pre- and postoperative CT or CBCT imaging was obtained when clinically indicated; radiological outcomes of this cohort have been reported separately. Pre- and postoperative evaluations included an assessment of pain, swelling, ocular motility, diplopia, sensory function, foreign body sensation, overall satisfaction and orbital volume, which was measured using three-dimensional imaging. Intraoperative parameters were also recorded. Patient-reported outcomes were collected through validated questionnaires and visual analogue scales, repeated at each visit, follow-up examinations were performed approximately one day, ten weeks, six months, and twelve months after surgery. Overall, clinical and patient-reported outcomes improved over the follow-up period. Pain intensity declined markedly within the first week after surgery and remained consistently low thereafter. Swelling, numbness, and the sensation of a foreign body gradually subsided, with almost complete resolution after one year. Furthermore, imaging confirmed stable anatomical reconstruction without implant displacement or volume loss. In general patient satisfaction increased steadily throughout the observation period, reaching near-maximal levels after twelve months. No cases of infection, inflammatory reaction or implant-related complication were recorded. 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