Medicina (Mar 2023)

Patterns and Characteristics of Midface Fractures in North-Eastern Romania

  • Andrei-Mihail Roșu,
  • Florentina Severin,
  • Oana Cristina Roșu,
  • Bogdan Mihail Cobzeanu,
  • Stefan Gherasimescu,
  • Florin Petrică Sava,
  • Dragoș Octavian Palade,
  • Cristian Ilie Drochioi,
  • Victor Vlad Costan,
  • Mihail Dan Cobzeanu

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina59030510
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 59, no. 3
p. 510

Abstract

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Midface fractures are common injuries that are the result of interpersonal violence, traffic accidents, falls, work-related accidents, sports-related accidents, or animal aggression. In the northeastern part of Romania, these injuries are a significant health concern that, if left untreated, may lead to functional and esthetic sequelae. Background and Objectives: This study aims to update the statistical data available to help promote a different lifestyle, with awareness campaigns to prevent aggression, accidents, and domestic violence. Materials and Methods: This research was conducted over five years and included 651 patients of both sexes, with ages between 3 and 95 years, that addressed our center for midface fracture treatment. Results: The authors of this study found that men are more predisposed to fractures of the middle third of the face, with anterior laterofacial fractures being the most common type of fracture. Interpersonal violence was the most incriminated etiology for all midface fractures. Conclusions: The present study regarding midfacial fractures shows similar results compared to the medical literature. These findings could help promote a different lifestyle, with awareness campaigns to prevent aggression, accidents, and domestic violence.

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