title: Maxillofacial trauma scoring systems.
abstract: The changing complexity of maxillofacial fractures in recent years has created a situation where classical systems of classification of maxillofacial injuries fall short of defining trauma particularly that observed with high-velocity collisions where more than one region of the maxillofacial skeleton is affected. Trauma scoring systems designed specifically for the maxillofacial region are aimed to provide a more accurate assessment of the injury, its prognosis, the possible treatment outcomes, economics, length of hospital stay, and triage. The evolution and logic of such systems along with their merits and demerits are discussed. The author also proposes a new system to aid users in quickly and methodically choosing the system best suited to their needs without having to study a plethora of literature available in order to isolate their choice.
authors.affiliation: Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Dental Sciences & Research, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana 133203, India. Electronic address: vaibhi@icloud.com.
authors.forename: Vaibhav
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Sahni
mesh_terms: D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D015601:Injury Severity Score; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000145:classification* / Q000175:diagnosis; D011379:Prognosis; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000145:classification* / Q000175:diagnosis; D014193:Trauma Centers; D014218:Triage
keywords: Facial fracture; Maxillofacial trauma