Frequency of Maxillofacial Trauma in Patients Reporting to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar
OBJECTIVES This study aimed to determine the epidemiology and primary etiology of maxillofacial fractures and to correlate these factors to identify the main patient categories affected by various traumatic etiologies. METHODOLOGY This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of...
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OBJECTIVES
This study aimed to determine the epidemiology and primary etiology of maxillofacial fractures and to correlate these factors to identify the main patient categories affected by various traumatic etiologies.
METHODOLOGY
This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan, from 21 July 2023 to 30 April 2024. Ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Review Board, and informed consent was acquired from all participants. Patients of all ages and sexes who presented with maxillofacial trauma were included. The data were collected using a structured questionnaire and clinical examination, and the analyses were performed using R statistical software.
RESULTS
A total of 137 patients were included, with a greater prevalence of maxillofacial fractures among males (68.61%) and individuals aged 18-30 (67.88%). Road traffic accidents were the most common cause of injury (35.04%). Females were more likely to be involved in assaults (χ² = 18.614, p = 0.00033). The chi-square tests and one-way ANOVA showed no significant differences in BMI, duration of complaints, or age based on the laceration site or mechanism of injury.
CONCLUSION
This study highlights the high incidence of maxillofacial fractures among young adults, primarily due to road traffic accidents and interpersonal violence. The findings underscore the need for preventive strategies, better traffic regulations, and targeted education to reduce the incidence of these injuries.
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| spelling | doaj-art-92c8884f6f644afe83341cdccf2ee3502025-08-20T02:53:33ZengGandhara UniversityJournal of Gandhara Medical and Dental Sciences2312-94332618-14522025-03-01122Frequency of Maxillofacial Trauma in Patients Reporting to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Lady Reading Hospital, PeshawarMaryam Gul0Hina Afsar1Ayesha Zahoor2Mashal Naseem3Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, PakistanLady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, PakistanLady Reading Hospital Peshawar PakistanLady Reading Hospital Peshawar Pakistan OBJECTIVES This study aimed to determine the epidemiology and primary etiology of maxillofacial fractures and to correlate these factors to identify the main patient categories affected by various traumatic etiologies. METHODOLOGY This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan, from 21 July 2023 to 30 April 2024. Ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Review Board, and informed consent was acquired from all participants. Patients of all ages and sexes who presented with maxillofacial trauma were included. The data were collected using a structured questionnaire and clinical examination, and the analyses were performed using R statistical software. RESULTS A total of 137 patients were included, with a greater prevalence of maxillofacial fractures among males (68.61%) and individuals aged 18-30 (67.88%). Road traffic accidents were the most common cause of injury (35.04%). Females were more likely to be involved in assaults (χ² = 18.614, p = 0.00033). The chi-square tests and one-way ANOVA showed no significant differences in BMI, duration of complaints, or age based on the laceration site or mechanism of injury. CONCLUSION This study highlights the high incidence of maxillofacial fractures among young adults, primarily due to road traffic accidents and interpersonal violence. The findings underscore the need for preventive strategies, better traffic regulations, and targeted education to reduce the incidence of these injuries. http://jgmds.org.pk/index.php/JGMDS/article/view/653Facial fractures,epidemiology,interpersonal violence,maxillofacial trauma,,road traffic accidents |
| spellingShingle | Maryam Gul Hina Afsar Ayesha Zahoor Mashal Naseem Frequency of Maxillofacial Trauma in Patients Reporting to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar Journal of Gandhara Medical and Dental Sciences Facial fractures, epidemiology, interpersonal violence, maxillofacial trauma,, road traffic accidents |
| title | Frequency of Maxillofacial Trauma in Patients Reporting to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar |
| title_full | Frequency of Maxillofacial Trauma in Patients Reporting to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar |
| title_fullStr | Frequency of Maxillofacial Trauma in Patients Reporting to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar |
| title_full_unstemmed | Frequency of Maxillofacial Trauma in Patients Reporting to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar |
| title_short | Frequency of Maxillofacial Trauma in Patients Reporting to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar |
| title_sort | frequency of maxillofacial trauma in patients reporting to oral and maxillofacial surgery unit lady reading hospital peshawar |
| topic | Facial fractures, epidemiology, interpersonal violence, maxillofacial trauma,, road traffic accidents |
| url | http://jgmds.org.pk/index.php/JGMDS/article/view/653 |
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