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Maxillofacial Traumatic Fractures in a Saudi Pediatric Subpopulation: A 10-Year Retrospective Study
Abdulazez A Aleid1,2, May W Al-Khudhairy1, Haitham Bin Turaiky3
1Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, SAU.
Cureus
|October 30, 2023
Summary
Road traffic accidents are the leading cause of maxillofacial fractures in children. Lower facial fractures, especially condyle fractures, are most common, highlighting the need for targeted prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Traumatology
- Maxillofacial Surgery
- Public Health
Background:
- Maxillofacial fractures in children are a significant concern.
- Understanding injury patterns and causes is crucial for prevention and treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the patterns and etiology of maxillofacial fractures in hospitalized pediatric patients.
- To identify demographic and injury-related factors associated with these fractures.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of pediatric trauma cases from 2010-2020.
- Data collected from King Saud Medical City, Riyadh.
- Variables analyzed included age, gender, trauma etiology, and fracture type.
Main Results:
- 167 pediatric patients with 257 maxillofacial fractures were analyzed.
- The mean age was 11.79 years; 70.7% were male.
- Lower facial third fractures (67.3%) and condyle fractures (19.8%) were most prevalent.
Conclusions:
- Road traffic accidents (RTAs) were the primary cause (73%), linked to all polytrauma cases.
- Falls accounted for 16.8% of injuries.
- Findings emphasize the need for RTA prevention in pediatric populations to reduce maxillofacial injuries.
