Why the Facial bone fractures in Libya different?

Abstract

A maxillofacial fracture is a serious clinical problem because of its functional and aesthetic signifi cance. If these injuries are treated improperly may ultimately result in a patient's low quality of life. Diagnosis and treatment of these fractures remain a challenge for oral and maxillofacial surgeons, demanding a high level of profi ciency. Result: Total of 437 patients obtained 752 maxillofacial fractures. Male were mostly affected comprising 83%, with the majority occurring in individuals 21-30 year age range. Road traffi c accident was the most common cause of maxillofacial fractures with a total of 63.84%. Mandible fracture was mostly affected consisting 59.18% of all maxillofacial fractures. The most fractured anatomical part of the mandible is parasymphysis containing 23% of all mandible fractures. Open reduction and internal fi xation was the most common treatment modality. Thirteen percent of patients had associated injuries, and four percent had complications. Conclusion:According to the World Health Organization established in May 2014, Libya is the leading country of traffi c deaths per capita. This retrospective study of maxillofacial fracture is congruent to the research that road traffi c accident in the country was the most common incident. It is capturing to both government offi cials to implement legislation and healthcare providers to develop programs to educate the public and reduce such injuries.