TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2021//
TI  - Prevalence and distribution of maxillofacial trauma in tertiary care centers before/ after motorcycle helmet use law in Sullia, India-a retrospective study
JO  - Dental traumatology
A1  - Chalathadka, Mahabaleshwara
A1  - Ram, Bhargav
A1  - Amudhan Cr, Thamil
A1  - Pb, Rachana
A1  - Pasha, Aysha Kaleem
A1  - Kulkarni, Sneha
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - BACKGROUND/AIMS: In India, motorcycles are commonly involved in accidents and traffic rules negligence, most of which include some type of maxillofacial trauma. In September 2019, the rules for motorcycle and helmet use were modified to compulsory use in the state of Karnataka. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of mandatory helmet use on maxillofacial fractures and injuries in Sullia Taluk, Karnataka. <br><br>MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study was based on the information obtained from clinical records in the K.V.G Dental College and the K.V.G Medical College from February 2019 to February 2020. The inclusion criteria were subjects who met with two-wheeler accidents with complete case records and radiological investigations. <br><br>RESULTS: A total of 78 individuals reported with maxillofacial trauma from February 2019 to February 2020. The mean age was 31 ± 14 years. There were 74 (94%) males and 4 (6%) females. Forty-nine cases reported before the mandatory helmet use rule and 29 cases reported after the helmet use rule. There was a 36.3% decrease in the incidence of maxillofacial trauma, 23.5% decrease in fractures, and an 89% reduction in the number of victims who underwent open reduction and internal fixation during the post-law period. <br><br>CONCLUSION: There was a significant reduction in the incidence and severity of maxillofacial trauma after the implementation of the helmet rule.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1600-4469
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/edt.12685
ID  - ref1
ER  -