Pediatric Trauma During COVID-19: What Have We Learned?

Sudri, Shiran; Shitrit, Shany; Ben Amy, Dalit Porat; Dahoud, Wadie Abu; Laviv, Amir; El-Naaj, Imad Abu

doi:10.1016/j.joms.2024.02.001

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“…In contrast, Haapanen et al reported different results, observing no change in cases, although acknowledging modifications in epidemiology during the initial months of COVID-19, with a decrease in assaults but not in alcohol-related trauma [18]. During COVID-19, there was a higher rate of pediatric injuries compared to prior to COVID-19 [19], and the incidence of domestic oral and maxillofacial pediatric injuries increased despite the considered home safety. We did not find this increase in cases in our sample as they are general hospitals, not pediatric hospitals, so, overall, childhood oromaxillofacial fractures had little impact on the overall case mix.…”

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Dynamic Trends in Surgical Oromaxillofacial Trauma Epidemiology: A Comparative Study of Pre-COVID-19 and COVID-19 Periods in Tertiary Referral Hospitals in Madrid

Sada-Urmeneta,

Tousidonis,

Navarro-Cuellar

et al. 2024

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Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has induced profound societal and healthcare transformations globally. Material and methods: This multicenter retrospective study aimed to assess potential shifts in the epidemiology and management of oromaxillofacial trauma requiring surgical intervention over a 1-year period encompassing the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, in comparison to the preceding year. The parameters investigated included age, sex, injury mechanisms, fractured bones, and treatment modalities. The statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. Results: A notable 39.36% reduction in oromaxillofacial fractures was identified (p < 0.001), with no significant alterations in sex distribution, types of fractured bones, or treatment modalities. An appreciable increase in mean age was observed (35.92 vs. 40.26) (p = 0.006). Analysis of the causes of oromaxillofacial trauma revealed diminished incidents of interpersonal violence (41% vs. 35%) and sports-related injuries (14% vs. 8%), alongside an escalation in cases attributed to falls (27% vs. 35%), precipitation events (2% vs. 5%), and traffic accidents (12% vs. 13%). The mandible emerged as the most frequently fractured bone. Conclusion: In conclusion, the COVID-19 pandemic has decreased the number of maxillofacial fractures treated surgically and has changed the epidemiology and the etiology of facial traumas.

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