Characteristics of Maxillofacial Fractures Resulting from Road Traffic Accidents at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital
Abstract: Maxillofacial
fracture is a serious injury in the head region which is frequently found in
the emergency room. In Indonesia, the road traffic accident is the main
etiology. Epidemiological assessments are important to assess trends and set
the priorities for treatment and prevention of the injury. This study was conducted
to identify the characteristics of maxillofacial fracture resulting from road
traffic accidents.
Methods: This descriptive retrospective study involved hospitalized
patients with maxillofacial fracture resulting from road traffic accidents at
Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital in 2011–2013 using the total sampling
technique. Data were collected in the period August–October 2014 which included
patient demographics, detailed description of the accident and the fracture.
Results: A total of 187 patients with male/female ratio of 5:1 and a mean
age of 26.78 year. The majority of patients were motorcyclists (92%) with most
of them were not wearing safety equipment. Most of the accidents took place in
2011 in Bandung. Mandible was the most common site of injury followed by the
maxilla and nasal bone. Open reduction was performed in 69.52% patients).
Conclusions: Maxillofacial fracture is more common in men with the mean
age of 26.78 years. The majority of patients are motorcyclists. Most of them
are not using safety equipment. Most of the accidents occurred in Bandung in
2011. Mandible is the most common site of fracture. Open reduction is the most
commonly performed treatment
Keywords: Head injury;
maxillofacial fracture; road traffic accident
Author: Oldi Caesario, Shinta
Fitri Boesoirie, Alwin Tahid
Journal Code: jpkedokterangg170147
