A Retrospective Evaluation of Mandibular Fracture in Kabul, Afghanistan.

IF 1.5 Q3 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry Pub Date : 2024-10-16 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI:10.2147/CCIDE.S487658
Shahab Uddin Ahmadi, Yahya Fayaz, Said Ahmad Sorosh Miri, Wakil Muhammad Wikins, Fareed Ahmad Nazari, Ali Naqi Karimi, Ismail Yaqubi, Naseer Ahmad Nikzad, Musa Joya, Reza Fahimi
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Abstract

Background: The mandible, a key bone in the lower face, is prone to trauma. Although mandibular fractures are widely recognized as common and costly, there is a research gap on this topic in Afghanistan. This study explores the causes of lower jaw fractures and their link to demographic factors in the Afghan population.

Materials and methods: A retrospective analysis of 535 medical records from a Kabul tertiary hospital (March 2021 to March 2022) examined lower jaw fractures, patient demographics (age, sex), and injury causes. Statistical methods, including chi-square tests and Pearson's contingency coefficient, were employed to explore correlations between mandibular fractures and demographic factors.

Results: In this study, we analyzed 579 mandibular fractures in 535 patients, with road accidents (33.08%), falls (22.61%), and interpersonal conflicts being the leading causes. Most patients were aged 21-30, with single fractures being the most common (92.3%) and parasymphyseal fractures being the most prevalent (28.5%). Although certain fracture types were significantly correlated with age, no notable association was found between age and injury cause.

Conclusion: This study reveals that road accidents, falls, and interpersonal conflicts are the main causes of lower jaw fractures in Kabul, with the highest incidence in individuals aged 21-30. These findings highlight the necessity for targeted public health interventions, such as improved road safety campaigns and stricter traffic regulation enforcement, to lower injury rates. Incorporating these insights into clinical practice can also help healthcare providers more effectively manage lower jaw fractures in affected populations.

阿富汗喀布尔下颌骨骨折回顾性评估。
背景:下颌骨是面部下部的重要骨骼,很容易受到创伤。尽管人们普遍认为下颌骨骨折是一种常见病,而且代价高昂,但阿富汗在这方面的研究仍是空白。本研究探讨了阿富汗人口中下颌骨骨折的原因及其与人口因素的联系:对喀布尔一家三级医院的 535 份病历(2021 年 3 月至 2022 年 3 月)进行回顾性分析,研究内容包括下颌骨骨折、患者人口统计学特征(年龄、性别)和受伤原因。研究采用了包括卡方检验和皮尔逊或然系数在内的统计方法来探讨下颌骨骨折与人口统计学因素之间的相关性:在这项研究中,我们分析了 535 名患者的 579 例下颌骨骨折,其中道路事故(33.08%)、跌倒(22.61%)和人际冲突是主要原因。大多数患者的年龄在 21-30 岁之间,单发骨折最为常见(92.3%),副骺骨折最为多见(28.5%)。虽然某些骨折类型与年龄有明显的相关性,但在年龄和受伤原因之间没有发现明显的关联:这项研究表明,交通事故、跌倒和人际冲突是喀布尔下颌骨骨折的主要原因,其中 21-30 岁的人发病率最高。这些发现突出表明,有必要采取有针对性的公共卫生干预措施,如改进道路安全宣传活动和更严格地执行交通法规,以降低受伤率。将这些见解纳入临床实践还能帮助医疗服务提供者更有效地管理受影响人群的下颌骨骨折。
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