title: Recent advances in the management of oral and maxillofacial trauma.
abstract: This review summarises recently published papers on maxillofacial trauma in 2 widely read journals: the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (BJOMS) and the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (IJOMS). Since a large proportion of the injuries seen in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) departments are fractures of the facial skeleton, we primarily focus on their assessment and treatment, but also cover problems that affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) (including ankylosis), military injuries, polytrauma, and the use of perioperative drugs. Between 2012 and 2013, 121 articles were published in the 2 journals. Most of the research concerned mandibular fractures, particularly those involving the condyle, but epidemiological studies and midfacial fractures were also well represented. Even though the incidence of facial injury is high, it is difficult to collect data particularly when long-term evaluation is required, as rates of compliance and attendance at follow up tend to be low. The number of large-scale studies was therefore small. A concerted effort to collaborate nationally and across specialties to undertake larger studies will help to improve outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Specialist Registrar in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Queen's Medical Centre, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH. Electronic address: roaroconnor@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Rory C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: O'Connor
authors.affiliation: Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, The Ridgeway, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 8JL. Electronic address: k.shakib@shakib.org.
authors.forename: Kaveh
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Shakib
authors.affiliation: Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, PO6 3LY. Electronic address: peter.brennan@porthosp.nhs.uk.
authors.forename: Peter A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Brennan
mesh_terms: D000844:Ankylosis; D006801:Humans; D008337:Mandibular Fractures; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries; D009055:Mouth / Q000293:injuries*; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000601:surgery; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000209:etiology
keywords: Ankylosis; Condyle; Facial trauma; Fracture; Mandible; Review