title: Retrospective study maxillofacial fractures epidemiology and treatment plans in Southeast of Iran.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The epidemiology of facial injuries varies in different countries and geographic zones. Population concentration, lifestyle, cultural background, and socioeconomic status can affect the prevalence of maxillofacial injuries. Therefore, in this study, we evaluated the maxillofacial fractures epidemiology and treatment plans in hospitalized patients (2012-2014) which would be useful for better policy making strategies.
  
  
  METHODS
  In this retrospective study, the medical records of 386 hospitalized patients were evaluated from the department of maxillofacial surgery at Bahonar Hospital of Kerman, Iran. The type and cause of fractures and treatment plans were recorded in a checklist. For data analysis, ANOVA, t-test, Chi-square, and Fisher's exact test were performed, using SPSS version 21.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The majority of patients were male (76.5%). Most subjects were within the age range of 20-30 years. Fractures were mostly caused by accidents, particularly motorcycle accidents (MCAs), and the most common site of involvement was the mandible (parasymphysis). There was a significant association between the type of treatment and age. In fact, the age group of 16-59 years under went open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) more than other age groups (P=0.02). Also, a significant association was observed between gender and the occurrence of fractures (P=0.01).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Considering the geographic and cultural indices of the evaluated population, it can be concluded that patients age and gender and trauma causes significantly affect the prevalence of maxillofacial traumas and fracture kinds and treatment plans.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran, m.hashemipoor@kmu.ac.ir.
authors.forename: Sahand
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Samieirad
authors.forename: Elahe
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Tohidi
authors.forename: Akbar
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Shahidi-Payam
authors.forename: Maryam-Alsadat
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Hashemipour
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Abedini
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007492:Iran / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D008440:Maxillary Fractures / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D055815:Young Adult