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American Journal of Oral Medicine and Radiology

Volume 5, Issue 2, 2018
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American Journal of Oral Medicine and Radiology
Issn
XXX-XXXX (Print), 2394 - 7721 (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
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Title
ROLE OF HELMET IN THE PREVENTION OF ZYGOMATICO-MAXILLARY COMPLEX FRACTURE
Author
Mahesh Goel1*, Manisha Kamal2, Arun Kumar3, Aviral Agrawal4, Rajiv Tanwar4, Neeraj4, Manju Thepra4
Email
drmaheshgoelos@gmail.com
keyword
Zygomatico-maxillary fractures, motorcycle accidents, helmets.
Abstract
Zygomatico-maxillary fractures are the second most common mid-facial bone fractured after the nasal bones. The incidence and etiology shows that zygomatic bone fractures were commonly found among young males and the most common cause was found to be road traffic accidents. These fractures are more common for unhelmeted motorcyclists compared to helmeted motorcyclists. Three male patients of nearly same age group reported with zygomatico-maxillary fracture sustained in a motorcycle accident as they were not wearing helmets. They were managed by ORIF through keen’s approach. The zygomatic bone or zygoma is a strong buttress of the middle third of the facial skeleton. Direct blow on the malar eminence causes disruption at the weaker part. Motor vehicle accidents were the predominant etiology of the zygomatic fractures followed by assaults and accidental falls. Data confirm that the wearing of helmet reduces mortality, traumatic brain injury, and cervical spine injury and improve functional outcomes after a motorcycle crash.
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