Mandible Fracture Patterns after Low Kinetic Energy Trauma Common in an Urban Level I Trauma Center

alwin shared this article with you from Inoreader Mandible Fracture Patterns after Low Kinetic Energy Trauma Common in an Urban Level I Trauma Center Via Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Facial trauma and fractures are injuries that may require attention from emergency departments (ED). The Nationwide Emergency Department reported that in 2007 alone 407,167 ED visits included a facial fracture, with annual costs close to $1 billion.1 Of these, 1 of the most common injury sites of the maxillofacial region is the mandible.2 Despite previous studies having shown trends in etiology, epidemiology, and treatment outcomes, there is still no consensus on culture-, city-, and facility-specific variables by reporting trauma centers.3 For example, some studies mention motor vehicle accidents and interpersonal violence as leading causes of mandibular fractures, while other studies list falls, all with varying geographic influences as well. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Su... View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.