<strong>Mandibular trauma severity differences on motorcycle riders using half-face helmet and without helmet based on mandible injury severity score</strong>
Abstract:Introduction: The popular half-face helmet places the mandible at high risk of fracture during a motorcycle accident. The anatomical shape and position of the mandible make it more frequent to fracture. The purpose of this study was to compare the severity of mandibular trauma in motorcyclists using half face helmets and without using a helmet based on the Mandible Injury Severity Score (MISS). Methods: This research was a prospective cross-sectional study on 60 research subjects at the Emergency Unit of Hasan… Show more
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