Volume : II, Issue : V, May - 2013

Prevalence of Mandibular Fractures in Yavatmal District (M.s.)

Dr. Prashant Bhanudas Tamgadge, Dr. Asha Kalbande

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The mandible is the only facial bone that has mobility and the remaining portion is part of the fixed facial axis, the fracture is never left unnoticed because it is very painful, pain that worsens with mastication and phonation movements, and even respiratory movements.  This was an prevalence and epidemiological study that included all cases of mandibular fractures that were clinically and radiographically diagnosed and treated at our institution from November 2011–January 2013 presenting to district Yavatmal,Maharashtra. The data collected included age, sex, etiology of fracture, anatomic site of fracture and the types of treatment provided from 107 patient. There has been a high male–to–female ratio maxillofacial injury victims, Studies around the world have shown that RTAs, falls, sporting injuries, industrial accidents and assault are the most frequently reported causes of maxillofacial injuries. Mostly found in third decade of age and condyle site is more affected followed by body and parasymphysis. Fracture severity displaced more than undisplaced preferred choice of treatment is open reduction rigid fixation followed by closed reduction and physiotherapy

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Dr. Prashant Bhanudas Tamgadge, Dr. Asha Kalbande Prevalence of Mandibular Fractures in Yavatmal District (M.s.) International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol.II, Issue.V May 2013

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