Clinical Analysis of Pediatric Mandibular Fractures.
- Author:
Sung Uk HA
1
;
Jung Min PARK
;
Keun Cheol LEE
;
Seok Kwun KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Dong-A University, Busan, Korea. jmpark@daunet.donga.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Pediatric mandibular fracture;
Clinical pattern
- MeSH:
Facial Bones;
Female;
Fractures, Bone;
Humans;
Incidence;
Male;
Mandibular Fractures*;
Medical Records;
Motor Vehicles;
Plastics;
Retrospective Studies;
Seasons;
Temporomandibular Joint
- From:Journal of the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
2006;7(1):8-12
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
This retrospective study comprised 50 patients(57 fractures) with pediatric mandibular fractures sustained in various accidents and treated in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Dong-A Medical Center from September 1990 till May 2005. These patient's medical records were then retrospectively analysed in order to gain insight into a clinical pattern. 1.The seasonal and monthly incidence was the highest in Summer and August, the commonest accident time was between 12:00 p.m and 06:00 p.m. 2.The highest incidence in the age was between seven and nine years old, with male predominating over female in 1.7:1 ratio. 3.The most common cause of mandibular fractures was motor vehicle accidents followed by fall, exercise accident and others. 4.Nasal bone fracture was the commonest associate facial bone fracture. 5.Open reduction was done in 59% of total cases. 6.The cases of condyle fracture were treated with closed reduction or conservative management. Complications were malocclusion(4), TMJ limitation(2), asymmetry(2).
