Abstract:
A retrospective study of maxillofacial fractures is presented in order to analyze the age, sex, etiology and treatment modalities of such fractures in Dental section, BMC. During one year period (May 2002 –April 2003), 58 patients of maxillofacial fractures were treated. The age range of the patients was 7-70 years. Of the 58 patients 97% (n=56) were male with the peak incidence occurring in the age group 15-30 yrs. Of the 58 fractures 66% (n=38) were due to motor vehicle accidents, 12% (n=7) were due to fall, 9% (n=5) sustained during sports, 9% (n=5) were due to assault and 5% (n=3) occurred while at work. Of these 45% (n=26) patients were treated by open reduction, 50% (n=29) with close reduction, 5% (n=3) with surgical splints and circumferential wiring (CFW). MMF was done in about 86% cases (n=50).
Page(s):
87-89
DOI:
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Published:
Journal: Pakistan Oral and Dental Journal, Volume: 23, Issue: 1, Year: 2003