Characteristics of Bicycle-Related Maxillofacial Injuries Between 2019-2023-Retrospective Study from Poznan, Poland

Area of Science:

• Traumatology
• Public Health
• Orthopedics

Background:

• Bicycle use is common in urban micromobility but carries risks of traffic accidents and maxillofacial trauma.
• Cyclists are vulnerable road users, making injury pattern assessment crucial.
• Understanding injury patterns helps in developing targeted prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify the most common maxillofacial fractures in patients involved in bicycle-related traffic accidents.
• To analyze demographic and situational factors associated with these injuries.
• To highlight the clinical relevance of understanding these fracture profiles.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective analysis of medical records from 2019-2023.
• Inclusion of patients treated at the Clinic of Maxillofacial Surgery for bicycle accident-related maxillofacial injuries.
• Data collection on fracture types, patient demographics, accident circumstances, and treatment outcomes.

Main Results:

• Mandibular fractures (40.4%) were most common, often double fractures, followed by zygomatic-orbital fractures (30.3%).
• Accidents peaked in summer and on weekends; younger patients had isolated mandibular fractures.
• Alcohol consumption correlated with Le Fort II/III midface fractures and increased risk of cranio-cerebral injuries.

Conclusions:

• Maxillofacial fractures from bicycle accidents present a significant clinical challenge.
• Identifying risk factors, such as alcohol use, is crucial for injury prevention.
• Targeted interventions are needed to reduce the incidence and severity of these injuries.