Volume : VIII, Issue : II, February - 2018

Study on Mandibular Fractures in Agricultural Workers

Dr. K. Boopathi, Dr. V. Govindaraj

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Mandible is the second most common facial fracture. There has been a significant increase in the number of cases in recent years with the advent of fast moving automobiles. This study was undertaken to study mandibular fractures clinico radiologically with an aim to calculate incidence and study pattern and the commonest site of fractures in population in and around Chengalpattu in Kanchipuram district. Patients presenting with history of trauma at agricultural work in various places in and around Kanchipuram district with maxillofacial injury  were included in this study. Detailed case history was recorded followed by thorough clinical examination, and radiological interpretation was done for establishing the diagnosis and the data obtained was analyzed statistically. Out of 141 patients with mandibular fractures, highest percentage was found in 21–35 years of age with male predominance. Road traffic accidents were the most common cause of fracture with para symphysis being commonest site. Second Commonest combination was para symphysis with sub condyle. The incidence and causes of mandibular fracture reflect trauma patterns within the community and can provide a guide to the design of programs geared toward prevention and treatment

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Dr.K.Boopathi, Dr.V.Govindaraj, Study on Mandibular Fractures in Agricultural Workers, INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-8 | Issue-2 | February-2018

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