ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Trauma is a major public health problem in all countries, and injuries involving the facial region are very common. This study aims to assess the epidemiological data of patients who suffered facial trauma with fracture.
Methods:
Epidemiological study conducted on 92 patient records. Individuals with facial trauma of any intensity presenting between January 2009 and January 2013 were selected and grouped according to the etiology and location of fractures. Data were presented as absolute values and percentages.
Results:
There was a higher prevalence of male patients. The most frequent cause of facial trauma was interpersonal violence in most groups, except for those over 45 years old, for whom the predominant causes were falls and car accidents. The frequency of the causes varied according to age: <18 years, 19-25 years old, 26-35 years old, 36-45 years and> 45 years. Seventy-five percent of mandibular fractures were unilateral and 25% bilateral. Surgical fixation with plates was the most common treatment. In our study, fourteen patients had postoperative complications.
Conclusion:
There is a need for systemized care for facial trauma. The variation in the age range found among the studied patients demonstrates that facial trauma includes individuals of any age, although it is more common among young people. We believe that this epidemiological study will enable the improvement of the quality of care for patients with facial trauma.
Keywords:
Epidemiology; Facial Bones/injuries; Maxillofacial Fractures; Nasal fracture; Facial Trauma
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