Characterization of Midface Fractures Incurred in Recent Wars

Abstract

Background: Facial injuries sustained by US military personnel during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have increased compared with past conflicts. Characterization of midface fractures (orbits, maxilla, zygoma, and nasal bones) sustained on the battlefield is needed to improve our understanding of these injuries, to optimize treatment, and to potentially direct strategic development of protective equipment in the future. Methods: The military s Joint Theater Trauma Registry was queried for midface fractures from 2001 to 2011 using International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision diagnosis codes. Stratification was then performed, and individual treatment records from Brooke Army Medical Center were reviewed. Analysis of the fracture pattern, treatment, and complications was performed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA617798

Entities

People

  • Adam J. Verrett
  • Christopher P. Kittle
  • Davin E. Mellus
  • Jesse Wu
  • Robert G Hale
  • Rodney K Chan

Organizations

  • United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Armored Vehicles
  • Army Personnel
  • Bone Fractures
  • Craniocerebral Trauma
  • Explosives
  • Facial Bones
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Operations
  • Military Personnel
  • Mobile Phones
  • Orthopedics
  • Protective Equipment
  • Skull
  • Warfare
  • Wounds And Injuries

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  • Space