Changing Trends in the Pattern of Maxillofacial Injuries in Helmeted Motorcycle Accident Patients when Compared to Non-helmeted Motorcycle Accident Patients

Patel, Kishan; Sneha, T R; Reddy, Kora Ramya; Girish, G; Nikhila, G

doi:10.1007/s12663-021-01650-w

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“…Injuries may be isolated or may be present as part of multiple trauma, including intracranial, ocular, and spinal, which can significantly increase the mortality or morbidity of the patient [6]. In addition to being an aesthetically important region, MFR is a condition that should be approached carefully because it contains many structures necessary for life, such as speaking, seeing, and smelling [7]. Because deficiencies in diagnosis and treatment in MFTs can cause facial deformities, chewing difficulties, visual disturbances, and even death.…”

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A Comprehensive Look at Maxillofacial Traumas: On the Basis of Orbital Involvement

Gokharman,

Kadirhan,

Celik Aydin

et al. 2023

Diagnostics

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Introduction: Orbital wall fractures that may develop in maxillofacial traumas (MFTs) may cause ophthalmic complications (OCs). The aim of this study is to determine the frequency of orbital fractures (OFs) accompanying MFTs and findings suspicious for orbital traumatic involvement. Materials and Methods: Computed tomography (CT) images of 887 patients who presented to the emergency department within a 1-year period with a history of MFT were retrospectively scanned. During the examination, patients with orbital wall fractures, craniofacial bone fractures, and posttraumatic soft tissue changes were recorded. Results: OF was observed in 47 (5.3%) of the patients admitted for MFT. In cases with OFs, accompanying nasal (25.5%), ethmoid (2.1%), frontal (19.1%), maxillary (38%), and zygomatic bone fracture (10.6%), sphenoid (4.3%), and soft tissue damage (55.3%) were observed. It was observed that the pathologies mentioned at these levels were significantly higher than in patients without orbital involvement (p < 0.05). In our study, mild (48.9%) and moderate-severe (2.12–4.25%) OCs accompanying OFs were observed after MFT. Conclusions: The frequency of MFT varies depending on various factors, and such studies are needed to take preventive measures. Knowing the risk and frequency of orbital damage accompanying MFTs may help reduce complications by allowing rapid and accurate diagnosis.

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