Abstract / Summary
Abstract Maxillofacial trauma remains a leading cause of emergency admissions, with the "Golden Hour" representing the most critical window for determining patient prognosis and reducing long-term morbidity. This study evaluates the patterns of facial injuries among the youth demographic, highlighting the correlation between road traffic accidents and a lack of adherence to safety measures. By integrating clinical trauma data with public health outreach, the research explores the impact of educational interventions on motivating young individuals to adopt preventive behaviors. Findings suggest that while surgical precision is vital for reconstruction, proactive advocacy regarding road safety and the physiological significance of immediate trauma care is essential to minimize the incidence and severity of maxillofacial injuries, ultimately bridging the gap between the moment of impact and definitive surgical intervention. Background : The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the factors and patterns of maxillofacial injuries in the subjects reporting to the tertiary care hospital in Haryana. Materials and Methods : A cross-sectional study was conducted for a period of 1 year i.e. 1st April 2024 -31st march 2025 including consecutive sample size of 306 patients Results : This study included 306 patients of maxillofacial trauma reporting to the emergency services of MMIMSR ,Mullana ,Ambala, Haryana. The majority of participants were students (34.0%), followed by skilled workers (23.4%), indicating a predominance of younger and working-age individuals in the study population. The age group of 16-30 yrs showed with the highest occurrence of maxillofacial trauma . Two-wheeler accidents were significantly higher in the 16-30 years age group (53.3%, p = 0.002). The majority of the cases did not use any safety devices, including 299 patients (97.7%). There was no statistically significant association between age groups and use of safety measures helmet (p = 0.132), none (p = 0.117), or other measures (p = 0.837. The most common fracture site was found to be zygoma fractures with 48 (15.7%). For the soft tissue injuries- lacerations, the forehead region was the most frequently affected area- 38.9% of the total and 21.2% "multiple abrasions" were most commonly seen. 15.7%, experienced injuries other than facial trauma .With 36 cases, or 70.6% of the subset, the head is the most commonly affected area. CT scans were the most commonly advised radiological investigations . Conclusion : This study supports the view that RTAs are most common etiology for maxillofacial trauma . According to the analysed data, it necessitates strictness for road traffic legislation and public health education towards the road safety awareness and golden hour education .