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Maxillofacial Injuries as an Occupational Hazard of Farming in Rural and Semi-urban Population: A 3-Year Retrospective Epidemiological Study

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Abstract

Purpose

The aim of the retrospective study is to conduct an epidemiological evaluation of farm-based/farm-related maxillofacial injuries to assess the pattern and severity of maxillofacial injuries sustained and to formulate prevention strategies.

Materials & Method

In this analytical retrospective study, records/case sheets of patients presenting with trauma sustained in farm-based settings in a government hospital catering to rural and semi-urban population from January 2014 to Dec 2017 were analyzed to assess the incidence, pattern, etiology and trauma configurations of maxillofacial injuries sustained.

Results

Out of a total of 11,736 trauma cases, 2484 patients suffered injuries in farm-based settings. Out of these, 334 patients had maxillofacial injuries. Mandibular condylar fracture along with parasymphysis fracture was the most common fracture configuration. Injuries while working with non-motorized machinery followed by working around farm livestock were the most common etiological factors in farm-related trauma.

Conclusion

Maxillofacial injuries account for a significant percentage of injuries suffered in a farm-related environment. Through this study, we have identified the patterns of maxillofacial injuries occurring in such an environment, and the data thus obtained can be used to develop various ergonomic and safety interventions in terms of machinery design and handling along with implementation of training programs and enforcing strict safety guidelines to minimize maxillofacial trauma in farm-based settings.

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  1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sri Rajiv Gandhi College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore, India

    N. Vaibhav, G. K. Vivek & Akshay Shetty

  2. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Maitri Dental College, Anjora, Bhilai, India

    Abhishek Ghosh

  3. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sri Hasanamba Dental College, Hassan, India

    Shashidhara Kamath

  4. Kolhapur, India

    Rohan Raut

  5. Bhilai, Durg, India

    Abhishek Ghosh

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VN was involved in concept and design of the study and drafting of the manuscript. AG was involved in interpretation and analysis of data and drafting of the manuscript. SK was involved in data acquisition. VGK contributed to data acquisition. AS gave the final approval for submission. RR was involved in data acquisition.

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Correspondence to Abhishek Ghosh.

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All authors declare that they have no conflict of interest with regard to the study design, drafting and subsequent publication of the article and have not received any funding/grant for the data collection, analysis and drafting of the manuscript.

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This study is retrospective in nature and data were collected for analysis for a period of 3 years. Although, the nature of study involved collection of data regarding human patients, it was not experimental in nature and the study involves only collection of data pertaining to pattern of maxillofacial injuries in an agricultural setup. The manuscript nowhere reveals the identity of the patients. Due to above-stated reasons, the ethical board approval was not sought.

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Vaibhav, N., Ghosh, A., Kamath, S. et al. Maxillofacial Injuries as an Occupational Hazard of Farming in Rural and Semi-urban Population: A 3-Year Retrospective Epidemiological Study. J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg. 20, 5–12 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-020-01354-7

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