Ambreen Afzal, Rauf Shah.
Causes of Maxillo Facial Injuries - A three years study.
J Surg Pak Jan ;6(4):25-7.

To determine the causes of maxillofacial injuries, a three years study was carried out at the Department of Dentistry, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre Karachi from January 1994 to December 1996. All patients with maxillofacial injuries were included in this study, except isolated nasal fractures. Out of a total 175 RTA cases, 45 cases were motor cycle riders and eleven pillion passengers. One hundred three cases were involved in automobile accidents, 41 cases sustained injured in front seat, 33 were rear seat passengers and 29 pedestrians. It was observed that the most common cause of maxillofacial injuries was road traffic accidents (59.30%).

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