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Area of Science:

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Neurology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Limited research exists on concussion incidence in facial trauma patients.
  • Early concussion identification is vital for effective patient recovery.
  • This study investigates the link between facial trauma and concussion symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the relationship between facial trauma and concussion symptoms.
  • To identify factors associated with concussion severity in facial trauma cases.
  • To highlight the impact of facial trauma on patient quality of life due to concussion symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 74 patients at a Level 1 trauma center (2019-2021).
  • Evaluation of injury type, demographics, and concussion symptoms.
  • Stratification of concussion severity (mild/moderate/severe).

Main Results:

  • 95% of facial trauma patients exhibited clinically significant concussion symptoms.
  • Zygoma/zygomatic arch fractures correlated with higher concussion scores.
  • Subjective symptoms like irritability and anxiousness were strong concussion predictors.

Conclusions:

  • Facial trauma is strongly associated with clinically significant concussion symptoms.
  • Concussion severity increases with fracture severity, especially zygomatic fractures.
  • Concussion symptoms significantly affect the quality of life for facial trauma patients.