Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery
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J Craniomaxillofac Surg · Feb 2003
Cranio-maxillofacial trauma: a 10 year review of 9,543 cases with 21,067 injuries.
Cranio-maxillofacial trauma management requires pertinent documentation. Using a large computerized database, injury surveillance and research data describe the whole spectrum of injuries. The goal of this study was to assess the effect of the five main causes of accidents resulting in facial injury on the severity of cranio-maxillofacial trauma. ⋯ This study differentiated between injury mechanisms in cranio-maxillofacial trauma. The specially trained surgeons treating cranio-maxillofacial trauma are the primary source of information for the public and legislators on implementing preventive measures for high-risk activities. In facial trauma, older persons are prone to bone fractures (increase of 4.4%/year of age) and soft tissue injuries (increase of 2%/year of age) while younger persons are more susceptible to dentoalveolar trauma (decrease of 4.5%/year of age).