A 2-year retrospective study of trauma patterns of mid-face fractures

Introduction: In present day scenario, maxillofacial trauma plays a dominant role in road traffic accidents. The purpose of this study is to enhance our understanding of the epidemiology and trauma patterns of mid-face injuries, to come up with protocols that can ensure a more efficient management of trauma patients, implement programs to increase public awareness regarding road safety rules and ultimately, aim to reduce the incidence of maxillofacial trauma in RTA. Methods: This is a retrospective 2-year study, in which the nature of trauma patterns of mid-face fractures were analyzed taking into consideration parameters such as age, sex, nature of injury and any associated head injury. Results: The total number of patients analyzed with mid-face fractures for 2 years was 420. Males were more prone to RTA. Number of males affected was 378 and females affected were 42. There was a predominance of trauma in 2nd to 3rd decade of life with a frequency of 178 (42.4%). Based on the nature of injury, RTA was the chief cause of mid-face fractures in 411 (97.9%) patients. Incidence of head injury was seen in 126 (30%). RTA was the most common cause of mid-face fractures. Young males were more prone to trauma from RTA. One mortality was recorded in patients with associated head injury.