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ArticleDental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology2022

Anatomical distribution of mandibular fractures from severe bicycling accidents: A 12-year experience from a Norwegian level 1 trauma center.

Mats Døving, Ingar Naess, Pål Galteland, Jon Ramm-Pettersen, Marius Dalby, Tor Paaske Utheim, Nils Oddvar Skaga, Eirik Helseth, Amer Sehic

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Mats DøvingDepartment of Maxillofacial Surgery, Oslo University Hospital Ullevål, Oslo, Norway.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2626-4982
Ingar NaessInstitute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
Pål GaltelandDepartment of Maxillofacial Surgery, Oslo University Hospital Ullevål, Oslo, Norway.
Jon Ramm-PettersenDepartment of Neurosurgery, Oslo University Hospital Ullevål, Oslo, Norway.
Marius DalbyDepartment of Ophtalmology, Oslo University Hospital Ullevål, Oslo, Norway.
Tor Paaske UtheimDepartment of Maxillofacial Surgery, Oslo University Hospital Ullevål, Oslo, Norway.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3821-6777
Nils Oddvar SkagaDepartment of Anaesthesiology, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital Ullevål, Oslo, Norway.
Eirik HelsethInstitute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
Amer SehicDepartment of Maxillofacial Surgery, Oslo University Hospital Ullevål, Oslo, Norway.

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Norwegian Safety Forum
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND/

aimThe mandible makes up a substantial part of the lower face, and is susceptible to injury. Even in helmeted cyclists, accidents may lead to fractures of the mandible because conventional helmets provide little protection to the lower part of the face. In addition, some studies indicate that helmets may lead to an increased risk of mandibular fractures. Thus, the aim of this study was to examine the anatomic distribution of mandibular fractures in injured cyclists and to assess if helmet use influenced the fracture locations. MATERIAL AND

methodsData from a Norwegian Level 1 trauma center were collected in the Oslo University Hospital Trauma Registry over a 12-year period. Of 1543 injured cyclists, the electronic patient charts of 62 cyclists with fractures of the mandible were retrospectively evaluated in detail. Demographic data, helmet use, and fracture type were assessed.

resultsSixty-two patients (4%) had fractures of the mandible, and women had an increased risk (OR 2.49, 95% CI 1.49-4.16, p < .001). The most common fracture site was the mandibular body, followed by the condyle. Isolated mandibular fractures occurred in 45% of the patients and 55% had other concomitant facial fractures. There were 42% of the patients with fractures in multiple sites of the mandible, and 42% had a concomitant dentoalveolar injury. Half of the cyclists were wearing a helmet at the time of the accident and 39% were not. There was no significant difference in fracture distribution between the helmeted and non-helmeted groups.

conclusionsFracture of the mandibular body was the most prevalent mandibular fracture type following bicycle accidents. Women had an increased risk of mandibular fractures compared with men, whereas helmet wearing did not affect the anatomical fracture site.

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BicyclingMandibular FracturesAccidents, TrafficFemaleHead Protective DevicesHumansMaleRetrospective StudiesTrauma Centersbicyclinghead protective devicesmaxillofacial injuriestooth injuries

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PMCPMC9544727

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