Prevalence And Patterns of Maxillofacial Trauma in South India - A Retrospective Study For Seven Years.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 11
Abstract
Abstract: Maxillofacial trauma is a complex fracture involving jaws and dentition. Documentation of these fractures are of paramount importance for improving patient care and development of infrastructure especially roads. A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in Rajaji govt. Hospital, Madurai for seven years from 2011 to 2017 to analyse the patterns and prevalence of maxillofacial trauma. Patients demographic and clinical data were retrieved and analysed using Ms Office excel 2007. The results shows that males suffered more fractures than females, the most common aetiology of trauma being RTA,MTW(motorised two wheelers)and the most common fracture reported in this region is mandible.
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Dr. R. Anitha MDS, Dr. S. Deva kumari MDS
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