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Published on: September 21, 2017
Bicycle-related maxillofacial injuries: a double-center study
Paolo Boffano1, Fabio Roccia, Cesare Gallesio
1Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, Head and Neck Department, San Giovanni Battista Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy. paolo.boffano@gmail.com
Summary
Bicycle accidents frequently cause maxillofacial fractures, particularly in young adults, with the mandible being the most commonly injured bone. These injuries show distinct patterns, including seasonal variations, highlighting their significance in public health.
Area of Science:
- Traumatology
- Epidemiology
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Background:
- Bicycle-related injuries represent a significant global public health concern.
- Maxillofacial fractures are a notable consequence of road traffic accidents.
- Limited research exists on the specific characteristics of maxillofacial fractures from bicycle incidents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze and compare epidemiological data of bicycle-related maxillofacial fractures.
- To investigate injury patterns in two distinct European urban centers.
- To provide insights into bicycle-related facial trauma between 2001 and 2010.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of patient data from Turin and Amsterdam.
- Inclusion of 105 patients from Turin and 103 from Amsterdam.
- Calculation of the incidence of bicycle-related facial fractures among all facial fractures.
Main Results:
- Young adults (first to third decades) are the primary risk group.
- The mandible is the most frequently fractured facial bone.
- The mandibular condyle is the most common site of injury within the mandible.
Conclusions:
- Bicycle-related injuries are a key cause of maxillofacial fractures.
- These fractures exhibit specific epidemiological and etiological patterns.
- A notable seasonal incidence of these injuries was observed.
