Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Apr 2013
Characterization of mandibular fractures incurred from battle injuries in Iraq and Afghanistan from 2001-2010.
The mandible is the most commonly fractured bone in the craniomaxillofacial skeleton among military casualties. The purpose of this study was to characterize the nature and severity of mandibular fractures incurred by US military personnel during combat. ⋯ Mandibular fractures as a result of combat blast injuries were characterized by a high incidence of open, comminuted, multiple fractures. Associated facial fractures were common.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Apr 2013
Betamethasone-enhanced vein graft conduit accelerates functional recovery in the rat sciatic nerve gap.
The objective of the study was to assess the effect of topically administered betamethasone on peripheral nerve regeneration and functional recovery after sciatic nerve transection in the rat. ⋯ When loaded in a vein graft, betamethasone resulted in improvement of functional recovery and quantitative morphometric indices of sciatic nerve. Topical application of this readily available agent offers the benefit of cost savings, as well as avoiding the complications associated with systemic administration.