AI Article Synopsis
- - The study evaluates maxillofacial injuries related to farming to understand their patterns, severity, and to identify ways to prevent them.
- - Analyzing patient records from 2014 to 2017, it found that out of over 11,000 trauma cases, 334 involved maxillofacial injuries, primarily from non-motorized machinery and livestock.
- - The findings highlight the need for safety measures and training in farm environments to reduce the risk of these significant injuries.
Article Abstract
Purpose: The aim of the retrospective study is to conduct an epidemiological evaluation of farm-based/farm-related maxillofacial injuries to assess the pattern and severity of maxillofacial injuries sustained and to formulate prevention strategies.
Materials & Method: In this analytical retrospective study, records/case sheets of patients presenting with trauma sustained in farm-based settings in a government hospital catering to rural and semi-urban population from January 2014 to Dec 2017 were analyzed to assess the incidence, pattern, etiology and trauma configurations of maxillofacial injuries sustained.
Results: Out of a total of 11,736 trauma cases, 2484 patients suffered injuries in farm-based settings. Out of these, 334 patients had maxillofacial injuries. Mandibular condylar fracture along with parasymphysis fracture was the most common fracture configuration. Injuries while working with non-motorized machinery followed by working around farm livestock were the most common etiological factors in farm-related trauma.
Conclusion: Maxillofacial injuries account for a significant percentage of injuries suffered in a farm-related environment. Through this study, we have identified the patterns of maxillofacial injuries occurring in such an environment, and the data thus obtained can be used to develop various ergonomic and safety interventions in terms of machinery design and handling along with implementation of training programs and enforcing strict safety guidelines to minimize maxillofacial trauma in farm-based settings.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7855134 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12663-020-01354-7 | DOI Listing |
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