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Published on: April 18, 2011
Pediatric Facial Fracture in Garhwal Himalayan Region of Uttarakhand State: A Retrospective Study
Amit Shah1, Vikas Sikarwar2, Ankur Joshi1
1Department of Dentistry, Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
Background:
Pediatric facial fractures are fairly uncommon injuries and comprise less than 15% of all facial fractures in the literature.
Objectives:
To analyze the pattern of pediatric facial fractures and compare the results with similar studies performed in India and the rest of the world.
Materials And Methods:
A total of 231 patients were admitted for the treatment of maxillofacial fractures. Data on etiology, anatomical location, mode of treatment, duration of stay, and X-ray advice were recorded.
Results:
Pediatric trauma comprised 27% of the total population. The most common cause of injury was road traffic accident (RTA), that is, 28 (43.8%) patients.
Conclusion:
The incidence of pediatric facial trauma is high in the hilly Garhwal-Himalayan region of Uttarakhand state in India as compared to other states of India.
