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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Traumatology
  • Craniofacial Surgery
  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Pediatric craniofacial fractures present unique injury patterns and growth implications distinct from adult fractures.
  • Existing research often focuses on specific patient subgroups (inpatients, operative cases) or specialties.
  • A comprehensive institutional assessment is needed to understand the full spectrum of pediatric facial fractures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively characterize pediatric craniofacial fractures.
  • To analyze injury patterns, etiology, and management in relation to patient age.
  • To establish a framework for future outcome and prevention studies.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 3,034 patients under 18 years old evaluated for facial fractures.
  • Data collected from 2006-2021 at a Level I pediatric trauma center.
  • Subanalysis performed based on age groups, examining demographics, etiology, fracture patterns, associated injuries, management, and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Mean age was 11.5 ± 4.9 years; 68.4% were male, 82.6% Caucasian.
  • Sports led injuries in older children (>12 years), while daily activities predominated in younger children (<6 years).
  • Hospitalization occurred in 32%, ICU care in 6%, and surgery in 48.4%. ICU admission decreased with age (P<0.001), while operative intervention increased (P<0.001). Older patients had more zygomaticomaxillary complex and nasal fractures, while younger patients had more skull and orbital fractures.

Conclusions:

  • This study provides an updated, comprehensive characterization of pediatric craniofacial fractures across a large cohort.
  • Age-specific differences in injury etiology, fracture patterns, and management requirements were identified.
  • Findings offer a crucial foundation for targeted preventative strategies and future research on pediatric facial fracture outcomes.