EFFICACY OF USG IN DETECTION OF FRACTURES IN MAXILLOFACIAL TRAUMA

Dr.Vijay Thiyagarajan. J; Dr. Reena John; Dr.Narendran. A.

Volume : VII, Issue : V, May - 2018

EFFICACY OF USG IN DETECTION OF FRACTURES IN MAXILLOFACIAL TRAUMA

Dr. Vijay Thiyagarajan. J, Dr. Reena John, Dr. Narendran. A.

Abstract :

INTRODUCTION:

Ultrasonography is an ultrasound based diagnostic imaging technique used for visualizing subcutaneous body structures . In this study , the widely used soft tissue diagnostic tool – the ultrasonogram is compared with routine imaging modalities such as radiographs and CT in the diagnosis of hard tissue discontinuities.

METHODOLOGY

A prospective study was conducted including 20 individuals who had facial bone fractures who reported to the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery, vinayaka mission sankarachariyar dental college from year June 2016 to October 2017.

DISCUSSION:

Descriptive statistics such as ANOVA Test And T – Test were used to compare the results among conventional radiography, CT, and USG.

CONCLUSION:

Ultrasonogram can be used an effective method of investigation in diagnosis of maxillofacial fractures.With proper guidelines for the positioning of the transducer probes and developing specilaised probes for maxillofacial anatomical structures, USG can be an effective alternative diagnostic method.