title: [Mandibular fractures in sports. Retrospective study of 48 cases].
abstract: We present a retrospective study of 48 isolated mandibular fractures related to athletic activities. We studied patient age, sex, sport involved, mandibular location of the fracture and the therapeutic implication. The sex ratio was 4/1 and mean age 24 years. Rugby and cross-country biking were the more frequently involved sports (79%). We recall preventive measures. Miniplate osteosynthesis was used as often as possible in order to avoid intermaxillary fixation (IMF) (40%) or to limit the duration of IMF. This allowed early return to sport activities.
authors.affiliation: Service de Chirurgie Maxillo-faciale et de Stomatologie, Hôpital de Rangueil, Toulouse.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Paoli
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Fabié
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Dodart
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Lauwers
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Boutault
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fabié
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D001642:Bicycling / Q000293:injuries; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005538:Football / Q000293:injuries; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods; D005602:France / Q000453:epidemiology; D006260:Head Protective Devices / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D019248:Jaw Fixation Techniques; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000293:injuries; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012189:Retrospective Studies