Association of traumatic head injuries and maxillofacial fractures: A retrospective study

Abosadegh, Maher M.; Rahman, Suhaimi Ab; Saddki, Norkhafizah

doi:10.1111/edt.12349

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“…Men were the victims most affected by automotive accidents, confirming previous findings [5,9,12,16,[20][21][22]. Although high, the sex ratio in this study was lower than that observed in India .…”

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“…This system is poorly equipped to deal with violations against traffic rules [18]. The lack of interest in wearing a motorcycle helmet or seat belt, bad road conditions, nonapplication of road traffic rules (negligence and recklessness while driving) or inadequate traffic law enforcement by police (especially in case of motorcyclists) may explain the reason for road traffic accident [12].…”

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“…This phenomenon can be attributed to the increased exposure of men through their social and cultural behavior, predisposing them to greater risk of injury and deaths [22,24]. The lifestyle and cultural differences in this region of the country mean that most females work indoors (office work) or at home plus they drive more carefully and less frequently than males [12].…”

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“…Due to the close anatomical proximity of the maxillofacial bones and the cranium, it is common that patients with maxillofacial fractures are at increased risk of, and suffer from, traumatic head injuries simultaneously [12].…”

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Head and Face Injuries in Automobile Accidents and Associated Factors in a city in Northeastern Brazil

Cavalcanti¹,

Lucena²,

Oliveira³

et al. 2017

Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr.

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Objective: To evaluate the occurrence of head and face injuries and associated factors among victims of automobile accidents in a trauma center. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was developed through the analysis of 9,734 medical records of children and adults hospitalized due to external causes in the Regional Hospital of Emergency and Trauma at Campina Grande, Brazil. Data were analyzed with the SPSS software version 15, also using the Pearson's chi-square test. The significance level adopted was 5 %. Results: Cases of automobile accidents accounted for 25.9% (n = 463) of hospitalizations due to external causes, and 83.8 % of victims were male and 16.2 % were female, representing a sex ratio of 5.1:1. As for age group, most had between 20 and 29 years (38.1%) and with respect to the day of the week, 40.8 % of incidents occurred over the weekend. The occurrence of injury was greater on the face (17.4%) than on the head (7.8%) and most victims had a single injury (58.5%). The existence of bone fractures was observed in 76.9 % of victims and 14.7 % had functional impairment. There was association between variables age (p < 0.001), sex (p < 0.001), day of the week (p < 0.001), presence of bone fractures (p < 0.001) and functional impairment (p = 0.002) with the occurrence of automobile accidents. Conclusion: The most automobile accidents occur on weekends and affect young male individuals, with frequent presence of fractures among victims. The occurrence of injury was greater on the face than on the head. Factors such as age, sex, presence of bone fractures and functional impairment was associated with automobile accidents.

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Head and Face Injuries in Automobile Accidents and Associated Factors in a city in Northeastern Brazil

Cavalcanti¹,

Lucena²,

Oliveira³

et al. 2017

Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr.

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“…Cranio‐maxillofacial trauma is the most prevalent among the countless types of trauma and is a growing cause of concern in the public health setting worldwide, due to it being responsible for high morbidity and mortality rates. At present, this type of trauma exceeds the incidence of caries and periodontal disease, with traumatic brain injury being the main cause of incapacity and death in children globally . Young patients with facial fractures represent a considerable proportion of cases requiring hospital admission, bringing colossal costs to public administration, in addition to representing an important factor in the overstretching of hospital services …”

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Oral and cranio‐maxillofacial trauma in children and adolescents in an emergency setting at a Brazilian hospital

Rêgo

Vilarinho

Rodrigues

et al. 2019

Dental Traumatology

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Background/Aims Very few studies have been performed to evaluate cranio‐maxillofacial trauma diagnosed in hospitals in children and adolescents. The aim of this study was to perform an analysis of oral and cranio‐maxillofacial trauma in the aforementioned population. Materials and Methods A hospital‐based retrospective study, which reviewed 1438 patient records, was conducted at the “Teresina Emergency Hospital”, Brazil. Data regarding demographics, day of the week on which trauma occurred, type of injury, etiology, anatomic trauma site, time of hospital admission, and associated comorbidities (or injuries) were collected. Results There were 1092 (75.9%) males and 346 (24.1%) females. The largest group was adolescents aged between 13 and 18 years (956, 66.5%). The majority lived in urban areas (69%). Trauma occurred most frequently during the week. The most prevalent etiology was road traffic accidents involving motorcycles (771, 53.6%) causing facial and skull fractures (598, 41%). The most prevalent soft tissue lesions were facial abrasions (49%), followed by injuries to the cheek (16.7%). Comorbidities associated with craniofacial trauma were present in 82%, with complications from traumatic brain injuries being the most prevalent (65.6%) Dental trauma was recorded in only 81 cases (5.6%). Conclusion Male adolescents living in urban areas were most affected by craniofacial trauma. The most common cause was road traffic accidents involving motorcycles, resulting in facial and skull fractures. Complications from traumatic brain injuries were the most common associated injuries.

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Facial Fractures and the National Basketball Association: Epidemiology and Outcomes

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Objectives/Hypothesis: To identify the epidemiology and impact of facial fractures on player performance and return to play (RTP) in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Study Design: Retrospective case-control series Methods: Fifty-three NBA players who sustained facial fractures between 1984 and 2018 were identified. Players with pre-and postinjury statistics were included in the performance analysis. A control group was matched by age, body mass index (BMI), position, NBA experience, and player efficiency rating. Fisher exact tests and Student t tests were performed to analyze player demographics and performance variables. Results: At the time of injury, the average player's age was 26.17 years, BMI was 24.80 kg/m 2 , and NBA experience was 4.97 years. Players missed an average of 3.77 games and 18.21 days prior to RTP. Forty-eight players (90.6%) did RTP the subsequent season, whereas 43 of those players (81.1%) met inclusion criteria for performance analysis. There was no significant change in performance between pre-and postinjury seasons. Players managed operatively missed significantly more games (8.15 vs. 1.85; P = .034) and days (51.08 vs. 5.53; P = .003) than players managed nonoperatively, whereas performance was not impacted. Average career length following facial fracture was significantly shorter compared to controls (5.14 vs. 6.42 years; P = .010) and a decrease in three-pointer percentage (P = .004) was observed. Conclusions: The majority of players who suffer facial fractures RTP in the NBA and do not experience significant decline in performance following injury. These results should aid physicians caring for basketball players at any level, and may help inform future guidelines for treatment and injury prevention.

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Association of traumatic head injuries and maxillofacial fractures: A retrospective study

Abstract: There was a high prevalence of THI among patients with MFF (69.98%). RTA, nasal bone, zygomatic complex, zygomatic arch, orbital wall, maxillary sinus wall and mandibular alveolar process fractures were significantly associated with THI in patients who sustained a MFF.

Cited by 36 publications

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Head and Face Injuries in Automobile Accidents and Associated Factors in a city in Northeastern Brazil

Head and Face Injuries in Automobile Accidents and Associated Factors in a city in Northeastern Brazil

Oral and cranio‐maxillofacial trauma in children and adolescents in an emergency setting at a Brazilian hospital

Facial Fractures and the National Basketball Association: Epidemiology and Outcomes

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