Patterns of mandibular fractures related to interaction with horses
Background: The risks of facial injuries with horse-related activities are much higher than in other sports. There are just a few studies about horse-related maxillofacial injuries, and there are even less data in particular about mandibular fractures. However, the aim of this study was to determine...
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| description | Background: The risks of facial injuries with horse-related activities are much higher than in other sports. There are just a few studies about horse-related maxillofacial injuries, and there are even less data in particular about mandibular fractures. However, the aim of this study was to determine the patterns for mandibular fractures caused by horse contact or horseback riding. Materials and Methods: Data from patient records were collected over 15 years from January 2000 to March 2015. All patients who suffer a mandibular fracture caused by horse contact or horseback riding were included in this study. The analysis contained demographical data, trauma mechanism, type of mandible fracture, and type of protective clothing. Results: Overall, 23 patients within 37 fractures were included in the study. Of those, 87% were females and 13% males. More than the half (52.2%) were aged between 16 and 30 years. The most common trauma mechanism was a horse kick (78.3%). The most common site of fractures was the parasymphysis (32.4%) and the condylar region (32.4%), followed by the angle (21.7%). In addition, 52.2% of the patients had a single and 47.8% a combined fracture of the mandible. Nearly all patients (95.7%) underwent surgery. Open reduction and internal fixation was the treatment of choice. Only 17.4% of the patients wore a helmet. Conclusion: Mandibular fractures are not the leading trauma in horse relating accidents; however, they are often associated with functional loss. The most frequent cause is a kick from the horse while unmounted. Hence, there is a need for protective equipment usage at all times around horses especially wearing a helmet with a face guard. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-576f411c1222434e98f85f557091d3942023-09-02T22:03:04ZengKashan University of Medical SciencesArchives of Trauma Research2251-953X2018-01-0172646710.4103/atr.atr_11_18Patterns of mandibular fractures related to interaction with horsesRebecca StierMaria RüterRüdiger ZimmererNils-Claudius GellrichFrank TavassolBackground: The risks of facial injuries with horse-related activities are much higher than in other sports. There are just a few studies about horse-related maxillofacial injuries, and there are even less data in particular about mandibular fractures. However, the aim of this study was to determine the patterns for mandibular fractures caused by horse contact or horseback riding. Materials and Methods: Data from patient records were collected over 15 years from January 2000 to March 2015. All patients who suffer a mandibular fracture caused by horse contact or horseback riding were included in this study. The analysis contained demographical data, trauma mechanism, type of mandible fracture, and type of protective clothing. Results: Overall, 23 patients within 37 fractures were included in the study. Of those, 87% were females and 13% males. More than the half (52.2%) were aged between 16 and 30 years. The most common trauma mechanism was a horse kick (78.3%). The most common site of fractures was the parasymphysis (32.4%) and the condylar region (32.4%), followed by the angle (21.7%). In addition, 52.2% of the patients had a single and 47.8% a combined fracture of the mandible. Nearly all patients (95.7%) underwent surgery. Open reduction and internal fixation was the treatment of choice. Only 17.4% of the patients wore a helmet. Conclusion: Mandibular fractures are not the leading trauma in horse relating accidents; however, they are often associated with functional loss. The most frequent cause is a kick from the horse while unmounted. Hence, there is a need for protective equipment usage at all times around horses especially wearing a helmet with a face guard.http://www.archtrauma.com/article.asp?issn=2251-953X;year=2018;volume=7;issue=2;spage=64;epage=67;aulast=Stierequestrian sportshorse-related injuriesmandible fracturemaxillofacial trauma |
| spellingShingle | Rebecca Stier Maria Rüter Rüdiger Zimmerer Nils-Claudius Gellrich Frank Tavassol Patterns of mandibular fractures related to interaction with horses Archives of Trauma Research equestrian sports horse-related injuries mandible fracture maxillofacial trauma |
| title | Patterns of mandibular fractures related to interaction with horses |
| title_full | Patterns of mandibular fractures related to interaction with horses |
| title_fullStr | Patterns of mandibular fractures related to interaction with horses |
| title_full_unstemmed | Patterns of mandibular fractures related to interaction with horses |
| title_short | Patterns of mandibular fractures related to interaction with horses |
| title_sort | patterns of mandibular fractures related to interaction with horses |
| topic | equestrian sports horse-related injuries mandible fracture maxillofacial trauma |
| url | http://www.archtrauma.com/article.asp?issn=2251-953X;year=2018;volume=7;issue=2;spage=64;epage=67;aulast=Stier |
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