ArticleThe Saudi dental journal2020
A cross-sectional study of the prevalence and severity of maxillofacial fractures resulting from motor vehicle accidents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- A systematic review and meta-analysis of oral and maxillofacial trauma.The Journal of forensic odonto-stomatology · 2022Pooled it
- Patterns of Maxillofacial Injuries in the Middle East and North Africa: A Systematic Review.International dental journal · 2021Pooled it
- Temporal trends and patterns of pre-hospital emergency medical service utilization in Yasuj, Southwest Iran: a four-year registry-based cross-sectional study.International journal of emergency medicine · 2026Article
- Correlation of Pattern and Presentation of Maxillofacial Injuries with Seatbelt Law Compliance in Saudi Arabia.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2025Article
- Epidemiology and Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disabilities Following Motor Vehicle Accidents in Aljouf Region, Saudi Arabia.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Article
- Prevalence of Zygomatic Air Cell defects in a sample of 6-18-year-old patients in Saudi Arabia and Yemen: a retrospective study.BMC oral health · 2024Article
- Ocular Findings in Patients with Orbital Fractures: A 1-Year Prospective Study in a Tertiary Center.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Observational
- Retrospective Study of Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma in Portuguese Population.Acta stomatologica Croatica · 2023Article
- Trends of maxillofacial and mandibular fractures in level I and II trauma patients in a tertiary hospital in Saudi Arabia.The Saudi dental journal · 2022Article
- The Impact of Traffic Law Enforcement Regulations on the Incidence and Severity of Maxillofacial Injuries.Sultan Qaboos University medical journal · 2022Article
- The role of prosthetic, orthodontic and implant-supported rehabilitation in the management of secondary malocclusion to maxillofacial trauma- A systematic review.The Saudi dental journal · 2021Review
- Midface fracture pattern in a tertiary care hospital - A prospective study.National journal of maxillofacial surgeryArticle
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Abstract
objectivesTo investigate the prevalence and severity of maxillofacial fractures resulting from motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) at King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. MATERIALS AND
methodsA cross-sectional study of 325 males (89%) and 47 females (9%) was conducted that retrospectively reviewed records of patients referred to oral and maxillofacial surgery department from emergency department from 1st January 2016 to 31st December 2017 at KAMC, Riyadh.
resultsA total of 372 subjects were included in the study. MVAs (80%) were the most prevalent cause of trauma. The age range most susceptible to MVAs was between 20 and 24 years old (28%). The most common site of fracture was the midface (64%), specifically orbit (32%). For mandibular fractures, the subcondylar was the most common site of fractures (19%). The most common treatment approach was conservative (65%). In terms of severity, approximately half of patients needed admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) (50%); the mean score on the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) was 11.34, but most scores fell in the mild range; and (68%) of subjects presented with other associated systemic injuries, especially orthopedic injuries (36%).
conclusionsMVAs were the main cause of trauma and affected mainly young males. The most common site of fracture was midface, specifically orbit. Subcondylar was the most prevalent fracture site for mandibular fractures. The severity of MVAs injuries was significantly higher compared to non-MVAs injuries. We suggest enforcing legislation and regulations on road safety such as the use of compulsory seat belts.
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