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Citation

Lindqvist C, Arajarvi E, Santavirta S, Tolonen J, Kiviluoto O. J. Traffic Med. 1985; 13(3-4): 39-40.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1985, International Association for Accident and Traffic Medicine)

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Abstract

This study investigated fatal road traffic accidents in which maxillo-facial trauma was considered the main cause of death. The mechanism of the injuries in twenty fatalities, and the possibility of preventing fatal maxillo-facial injuries was studied. Details of the study and the results are presented. Of the 20 victims, 14 were male and 6 were female. Eight of the victims in motor car accidents were drivers, 3 were front seat passengers and 6 were rear seat passengers. None of the motorcyclists with fatal maxillogacial injuries had used a safety helmet. It was found that severe mid-face fractures and lacerations are more prominent in injuries resulting from motorized traffic accidents, when compared to maxillo-facial fractures in general and also maxillo-facial injuries sustained in bicycle accidents. Recommendations for reducing maxillo-facial injuries are presented.

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