Analysis of outcome of mental nerve injury in anterior mandibular fractures
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Surgery - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Aims and Objective: To evaluate the involvement of mental nerve in anterior mandibular fractures. To assess the relation between rigid fixation and mental nerve injury. To assess the common etiology of mandible fractures. Materials and Methods: A prospective study designed with an intention to analyze patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria. The data was collected and preserved in a specifically designed protocol. Etiology, fracture characteristics, treatment, sensory disturbances (if any) were recorded. Patients were followed up for a minimum of 5 months. Results: A total of 84 patients presenting with 96 fractures were studied. The study group consisted of seventy males (83.3%) and fourteen females (19.2%) with a gender ratio of 6.5:1. Commonest location of fracture was symphysis (47%). Preoperative mental nerve disturbance was noticed in 10 patients (12%), which increased to 32% in the immediate postoperative period. Conclusion: Road Traffic Accidents is the commonest cause of mandible fractures, and there is significant association with alcohol intoxication. Immediate postoperative incidence of sensory disturbance is high and these patients show spontaneous recovery in the follow up period.
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K Boopathi, V Govindharaj
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