COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MANDIBULAR AND MID-FACE FRACTURES IN MISSILE AND BLUNT TRAUMA: 4,015 CASES
Abstract
The ratio of mandibular fractures to mid-face fractures due to blunt trauma historically has been considered to be 2 to 1; however, a rise in the incidence of mid-face fractures has been noted in recent reports on both civilian and military patients. It is conjectured that the rise in mid-face fractures in military patients is related to the high deployment of sophisticated weapons in present day combat activities. The technological advancements of these weapons have resulted in greater diversity and magnitude of trauma than previously experienced. This investigation is confined to the analysis of data on facial fractures subsequent to some of these forms of trauma. The purpose of this study was to compare the relative occurrence of mandibular, mid-face, and combination fractures of the mandible and mid-face due to various types of trauma which have afflicted members of the U.S. Army. An additional purpose of this study was to formulate a basis for comparatively evaluating facial injuries caused by diverse forms of missile and blunt trauma.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0713584
Entities
People
- Lawrence E. Tinder
Organizations
- Letterman Army Hospital