@article{ref1,
title="Retrospective evaluation of canine and feline maxillomandibular trauma cases. Comparison of lunar cycle and seasonality with non-maxillomandibular traumatic injuries (2003-2012)",
journal="Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology",
year="2014",
author="Mulherin, B. L. and Snyder, C. J. and Soukup, J. W. and Hetzel, S.",
volume="27",
number="3",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="OBJECTIVES: To determine relationships between seasonality and lunar cycle and the frequency of maxillomandibular (MM) and non-maxillomandibular (non-MM) injury in canine and feline trauma patients. METHODS: A medical records database was searched to identify all MM trauma patients (n = 67) and a random sample of non-MM trauma patients (n = 129) according to search criteria. Season of injury, moon phase, and moon luminosity were calculated for the date of injury. RESULTS: Maxillomandibular injury occurred predominately in the spring and decreased through winter while non-MM injury occurred more frequently in the summer and fall. The difference in the frequency of MM and non-MM injuries during different seasons was not significant (p = 0.071). When comparing injuries occurring in the quarters following the full moon and leading up to the full moon, a difference (p = 0.007) was noted with an increased percentage of moon being illuminated at the time injuries occurred following a full moon as compared to leading up to the full moon. Clinical significance: These results may guide clinicians to closely evaluate trauma patients that are presented on emergency during a particular season or lunar phase. Based on the season at the time of injury, close evaluation for MM versus non-MM trauma may be appropriate.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0932-0814",
doi="10.3415/VCOT-13-06-0075",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3415/VCOT-13-06-0075"
}