Pattern of Mandibular Fractures Reported at Liaquat University Hospital Hyderabad

Abstract

Objective: The study was conducted to analyze the frequency, gender distribution, age groups, mechanism of accident and site involvement of mandibular fractures reported at liaquat university hospital Hyderabad.

Study Design: Retrospective study.

Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Liaquat University Hospital Hyderabad from March 2012 to March 2013.

Materials and Methods: A data of 228 of patients who had been diagnosed with a mandibular fracture between March 2012 and March 2013 at the Liaquat University Hospital of Hyderabad, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Department was retrospectively reviewed. Patients data including gender, age, mechanism of accident, fracture sites were analysed.

Results: 166 (72%) male patients and 62(27%) female patients were reported with mandibular fracture. Most common age group was between 30-40 years. Most common mechanism of accident was RTA in 153 (67% )cases followed by fall from height 42(18%) cases. Most common site involved was Parasymphysis in 112(49%) cases followed by angle in 51(22%) cases.

Conclusion: The result of this study shows that road traffic accident is most common cause of mandibular fractures in this region.