title: Computer-based coding of fractures in the craniofacial region.
abstract: A systematic approach to the coding of fractures in the craniofacial region is presented. An alpha-numeric code is formulated from an alpha component depicting the anatomical region of interest and a number which reflects the degree of disruption.
authors.affiliation: South Australian Cranio-Facial Unit, North Adelaide, South Australia.
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Cooter
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: David
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D003201:Computers; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000145:classification* / Q000209:etiology