Abstract
Introduction
Soft tissue injuries are the most common type of injury occurring from a motorcycle accident. Not many studies have been conducted to determine the incidence and pattern of soft tissue injuries and the effectiveness of helmet to prevent them.
Methods
In this prospective cross-sectional study, all the patients attending three centres in North Bangalore, with facial injuries occurring from a motorcycle accident, were included. The subjects were analysed for the type of collision, helmet use, type of helmet use and incidence and pattern of extra-oral and intra-oral soft tissue injuries.
Results
A total number of 311 motorcyclists were included in this study for a period of 18 months (December 2015–June 2017). The most prominent age group was 21–30 years. Abrasions were the most common type of injury followed by the lacerations, contusions and communication. Injuries to the middle third and lower third of the face were significantly higher in non-helmeted and open-face-helmeted patients. Middle third injuries were most common in the full-face helmet group.
Conclusion
Abrasions are the most common type of soft tissue injury, and most common site was the nose, followed by the forehead, orbit and chin. Full-face helmets are more effective and protective as compared to open-face helmets. Open-face helmets offer minimal protection against facial injuries occurring from road traffic accidents.
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Arif, M.Z., Rajanikanth, B.R. & Prasad, K. Soft Tissue Injuries of the Maxillofacial Region Occurring from Motorcycle Accidents. J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg. 18, 432–439 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-018-1149-5
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