Clinical and demographic profile of zygomatico-maxillary complex fracture in a tertiary referral centre- A retrospective study


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Original Article

Author :

Jayalakshmi P.S, Bindu Das R, Mohan Sadanandan, Jayakumar Kanavillil, Shahina Karimbanathottathil

Volume :

11

Issue :

2

Abstract :

The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical and demographic profile of zygomatic-maxillary complex fracture in patients treated in Govt. Dental College Kottayam, in the year 2021-22- Two-year study.Materials and Methods: A retrospective hospital-based study was carried out to determine the demographic etiology of the patient presenting with ZMC fracture at the Govt. Medical College Kottayam. Zygomatic-maxillary fracture occurs mainly in the younger age group 52%. The main etiological factor was RTA 66.5%, fall from height 26%, work related 63%, assault 51.6%. Most common side affected in our study was Right side patients than the left side. In our study pattern, males are more affected 82.2% than females 17.8%.Conclusion: Data regarding etiological factors of ZMC fracture basically comprises RTA. It is a preventable cause. Proper preventive measures and road safety precautions can be considered.

Keyword :

Zygoma, Zygomatico-maxillary Complex, Assault.