A Study on Faciomaxillary Injuries in a Tertiary Care Hospital Bikaner Rajasthan
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Faciomaxillary injuries are increasing in frequency and severity due to road traffic accidents and violence. Alcohol plays a major role both in road traffic accidents and assaults resulting in faciomaxillary injuries. Human bites play a significant role in the soft tissue injuries of the face resulting in loss of lobule of ear, nasal tip loss and partial loss of lower lip. Methods: The study was conducted in the Department of Surgery of S.P. Medical College,Bikaner, India between 2015-2016. About 50 patients with various soft tissue and bony injuries of the faciomaxillary region were studied. Age, sex, time, mechanism and aetiology of injury, history of bleeding, unconsciousness and prior first aid, type of vehicle and use of preventive measures, type of fracture, associated injuries and treatment modalities were evaluated. Results: Faciomaxillary injuries were mostly due to road traffic accidents. Highest number of fractures was predominantly occurring in the age group of 21-30 years. Males incurred more fractures with a male to female ratio of 1.77:1. Fracture mandible was the most common followed by zygoma, nasal and naso ethmoid fractures. Pan facial fractures were more common among alcoholics. 4 patients had associated head injury. Conclusions: Drunken driving should be curbed in the society. Educating the people about road safety rules will bring down the faciomaxillary injuries. Motivating the public against violence will reduce human bites and soft tissue injuries of the face.
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Dr. Deepak Meena
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