Patterns of Maxillofacial Injures Caused by Motorcycle Accidents

Abstract

Introduction Motorcycles are used as a common means of transportation, and motorcycle accidents are responsible for a major portion of trauma injuries. Objectives The purpose of this study was to analyze the patterns of facial injuries in motorcyclists, to evaluate the types of injuries, and to investigate if the accident-related factors had any impact on the characteristics of the injuries. Methods This retrospective observational study included 74 patients with maxillofacial injuries following motorcycle-related accidents. Investigated data were divided into four main categories: sociodemographic, accident-related, injury-related, and treatment-related. Results All the patients were males with a mean age (±SD) of 25.03 (±9.986) years. Most accidents (n = 44, 59.4%) occurred in the evening. Most of the patients (n = 40, 54%) were traveling on motorcycle models that had maximum speed of over 120 km/h. Furthermore, 15 patients (18.9%) were under the influence of alcohol during the crashes and only one patient was wearing a helmet. Fractures of the maxillofacial bones were observed in 50 (67.5%) crash victims; 24 of them (48%) had middle third fractures, 11 (22%) had mandibular fractures, and 15 patients (30%) presented with a combination of lower, middle, and upper third fractures. Conclusion Almost all patients were not wearing helmets at the moment of the crash. The most common fractured site was the maxilla. The majority of the patients received surgical treatment. Increased enforcement of safety measures for riders and raising awareness about the dangers of motorcycle crashes are required measures to improve traffic safety and, ultimately, population health.

The pattern of maxillofacial fractures associated with rollover accidents: A 7‐year retrospective study

“…In terms of the mean age, some studies have reported lower values compared to the present study. For instance, Noorali et al 11 . reported a mean age of 25.03 ± 9.986 years in their study, while Nyameino et al 17 .…”

“…In terms of the mean age, some studies have reported lower values compared to the present study. For instance, Noorali et al 11 reported a mean age of 25.03 ± 9.986 years in their study, while Nyameino et al 17 indicated a mean age of 29 ± 12 years for casualties. Similarly, Mosaddad et al 24 reported a mean age of 27.2 ± 6.5 years among the victims in their study.…”

“…It is crucial to systematically and sequentially analyze epidemiological data from specific regions, as this can assist healthcare providers and policymakers in evaluating the effectiveness of existing protocols and making necessary adjustments 2,3 . Additionally, such data aids in the development of innovative strategies to reduce the incidence of maxillofacial trauma and provide appropriate care by assessing the at‐risk population and identifying contributing factors to trauma 7,11 . The epidemiology of maxillofacial fractures resulting from road traffic accidents has been the subject of several studies conducted in various regions worldwide 9,11–21 .…”

“…2,3 Additionally, such data aids in the development of innovative strategies to reduce the incidence of maxillofacial trauma and provide appropriate care by assessing the at-risk population and identifying contributing factors to trauma. 7,11 The epidemiology of maxillofacial fractures resulting from road traffic accidents has been the subject of several studies conducted in various regions worldwide. 9,[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21] However, no research on maxillofacial fractures specifically caused by rollover crashes has been published to date.…”

“…7,11 The epidemiology of maxillofacial fractures resulting from road traffic accidents has been the subject of several studies conducted in various regions worldwide. 9,[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21] However, no research on maxillofacial fractures specifically caused by rollover crashes has been published to date.…”