Maxillofacial fracture due to traffic accidents in motorcycle riders with helmets

Abstract

Introduction: Many of maxillofacial fractures in traffic accidents, primarily occurred to motorcyclists. The fractures are strongly influenced by the use of helmets, either half-face or full-face helmets. The objective of this research was to obtain information about the fractures occurred to motorcyclist with helmets. Methods: The research was designed as a descriptive study and conducted in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department of Hasan Sadikin Hospital. Results: From January 2009 through November 2011, recorded as many as 116 out of 759 fracture cases (15.28%). Based on its occurrence, male motorcyclist (80.17%) was found more often than female (19.83%). The study also recorded that based on the type of helmets, the accident occurred of those using half-face type (86.33%) and 13.67% to those using full-face type. Conclusion: Maxillofacial fractures in motorcycle accidents are recorded as many as 116 fracture cases. The most common type of maxillofacial fracture is a dentoalveolar fracture. Maxillofacial fracture more occurred in male.

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

“…Consistent with the findings of prior studies, the age group of 20-40 years was the most commonly affected age group. 4,[7][8][9][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20]22,23 This tends to be attributed to the fact that individuals in this age range tend to be more socially active, engage in outdoor activities, and are more likely to be driving vehicles. In terms of the mean age, some studies have reported lower values compared to the present study.…”

“…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 . 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.…”