FREQUENCY OF MAXILLOFACIAL FRACTURES IN PEDRIATIC PATIENTS, PRESENTING WITH TRAUMA TO HAYATABAD MEDICAL COMPLEX PESHAWAR

Abstract

Introduction

Children with facial trauma have 5% incidence of facial bone fractures. Children having facial trauma differs from their adult counterparts. The physiology and growth of facial bones in children may alter the treatment plans.  

Objectives

To find out the frequency and patterns of maxillofacial fracture among children presenting to Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar.

Materials and Methods

The present descriptive study was conducted at Oral and Maxillofacial surgery department Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar. Overall, 159 cases were included in the study from January 2021 till December 2022 using a non-probability consecutive sampling method. Verbal and written informed consent of the patients was taken for their inclusion in study.

Results

Out of the total 159 patients, 109 (68.6%) were males and 50 (31.4%) were females. The mean age of the was 9.4 ± 3.73 SD. Among the facial fractures, dentoalveolar fractures were most commonly seen; in 63 (39.6%) patients, followed by mandibular fracture in 48 (30.2%), nasal bone fracture in 20 patients (12.6%).

Conclusion

 Dentoalveolar fracture was most common in pediatric facial fractures. Children of school going age should be counseled regarding preventive strategies e.g. wearing of mouth guards and other protective devices during play time. Children and their parents or guardians should receive proper training in taking preventive measures