Abstract
Aim of the present retrospective analysis of data was to analyze the incidence and pattern of maxillofacial fractures based on the age and sex distribution, aetiology, site, distribution. Study was conducted in the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Aacharya Vinoba Bhave Rular hospital Sawangi (Meghe) Wardha Nagpur. Retrospective data retrieved of all the patient reporting to our hospital between January 2008 to December 2012 was carried out. Total 1182 patient with 1590 fractures were treated out of which isolated mandibular fracture were most frequent 898 in 746 patients, mid face fractures 693 in 436 patients and both mandible and mid face fractures were 624 in 452 patients. Among zygomatic bone, maxillary fractures nasal bone and zygomatic arch fractures were most common. Road traffic accident is the major etiological factor with a male predominance and the peak incidence during 20-40 years of age. Motor vehicle collisions constituted the highest incidence as a cause of traumatic maxillofacial injuries followed by fall from height, assault and sport related injuries in young population.
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