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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Medicine
  • Traumatology
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Tympanal bone fractures are uncommon head trauma complications.
  • They are often associated with mandibular or petrous bone fractures.
  • Existing medicolegal literature lacks publications on this topic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and mechanisms of tympanal bone fractures.
  • To analyze associated injuries in blunt head trauma cases.
  • To understand the forensic and medical implications of tympanal bone fractures.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective observational study.
  • Analysis of 159 living victims with blunt head trauma (Jan 2016 - Dec 2020).
  • Review of head computed tomography (CT) scans and clinical forensic investigations.

Main Results:

  • 12 cases (7.5%) of tympanal bone fracture identified.
  • Seven fractures were associated with petrous bone fractures.
  • Three fractures were associated with temporomandibular fractures; only two were isolated.

Conclusions:

  • Tympanal bone fractures are infrequent but significant findings in head trauma.
  • Most cases involve associated petrous or mandibular fractures.
  • Understanding these fractures is crucial for medical and legal assessments due to potential chronic complications.