Craniomaxillofacial Injuries in the United Arab Emirates: A Retrospective Study

Frequency of infra-orbital nerve injury after a Zygomaticomaxillary complex fracture and its functional recovery after open reduction and internal fixation

“…12 Road traffic accidents (RTAs) are still the most common cause of maxillofacial injuries worldwide especially for developing countries as in our study 72% presented with a RTA. 13,14 There are various causes of RTA, but in this part of the developing world, the main cause lies in the attitude of the population which results in speedy driving, not following the rules of the traffic, crossing the intersection on a red light, overburdened vehicles, driver fatigue, lack of regular and proper checkup of the automobile and the dearth of a proper road structures. 15 Worldwide the fracture to the facial regions are more common in males, the ratio may vary widely but males are more prone to maxillofacial trauma due to RTA, assaults, sports and war.…”

Two Years Review of Facial Fractures at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan

“…Epidemiological studies of facial trauma have classically shown that young adult males are the predominant victims. [5][6][7][8] The aetiology, type and site of facial fractures vary depending on many factors. 9 These injuries vary from soft tissue lacerations to complex fractures of maxillofacial skeleton.…”

“…Mandible is more often fractured than the strongly supported middle third of the face because of its position,, shape and type of injury. [6][7][8] The incidence of facial fractures varies with age, region, a period of time, climatic conditions, socio-economic differences, traffic volume, and preventive measure taken in different countries. 10 -13 Facial fractures are not uncommon in Pakistan.…”

“…15 -18 This study shows that the most common cause of facial fracture was road traffic accidents, which is consistent with the observations in other studies carried out in Pakistan 15,17,18 , and also in other countries. [5][6][7][8]19 But the reason for the accidents in our setup was due to the socio-economic conditions and violations of traffic rules whereas in developed countries, accidents are mostly due to alcohol intoxication. 5 Majority of the patients in this study had the associated injuries which were treated concomitantly.…”

“…Similar observations were also noted in other studies. [5][6][7]15,16,18 . Most (86%) of mandibular fractures were managed by open reduction whereas 14% by closed reduction (MMF).…”