Zygomatic complex fractures at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.
OBJECTIVE
To determine the pattern of zygomatic complex fractures in a Nigerian population.


METHODS
A prospective study of cases managed.


METHODS
University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.


METHODS
Seventy six patients seen and managed between 1995 and 1999.


RESULTS
The most common aetiological factor was road traffic accidents (81.6%). The male/ female ratio was 5.3:1. Most of the fractures occurred in the age group 21-30 years (51.3%). The most common fracture type was type 3 (32.5%) while open reduction and transosseous wiring was the most commonly performed surgical procedure for the management of zygomatic complex fractures in this study (46.25%).


CONCLUSIONS
There is a need to pay attention to the improvement in automobile safety devices, compliance by motor vehicle occupants and improvement in rules and regulations guiding sporting activities.
Fasola
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AO
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Obiechina
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AE
Arotiba
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JT
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006785:Hospitals, University / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009549:Nigeria / Q000453:epidemiology; D015599:Trauma Severity Indices; D015051:Zygomatic Fractures / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy*