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Barr J, Mackie A, Gorelik D, Buckingham H, Clark D, Brissett AE. Health Disparities Research in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: A Scoping Review. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2024. [PMID: 38796736 DOI: 10.1002/ohn.825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/28/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Health disparities contribute significantly to disease, health outcomes, and access to care. Little is known about the state of health disparities in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery (FPRS). This scoping review aims to synthesize the existing disparities research in FPRS and guide future disparities-related efforts. DATA SOURCES PubMed, Embase, Web of Science. REVIEW METHODS We conducted a scoping review in adherence with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews checklist. Our search included all years through March 03, 2023. All peer-reviewed primary literature of any design related to disparities in FPRS was eligible for inclusion. RESULTS Of the 12283 unique abstracts identified, 215 studies underwent full-text review, and 108 remained for final review. The most frequently examined topics were cleft lip and palate (40.7%), facial trauma (29.6%), and gender affirmation (9.3%). There was limited coverage of other areas. Consideration of race/ethnicity (68.5%), socioeconomic status (65.7%), and gender/sex (40.7%) were most common. Social capital (0%), religion, occupation, and features of relationships were least discussed (0.01% each). The majority of studies were published after 2018 (59.2%) and were of nonprospective designs (95.4%). Most studies focused on disparity detection (80.6%) and few focused on understanding (13.9%) or reducing disparities (0.06%). CONCLUSION This study captures the existing literature on health disparities in FPRS. Studies are concentrated in a few areas of FPRS and are primarily in the detecting phase of public health research. Our review highlights several gaps and opportunities for future disparities-related focus.
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- Jeremy Barr
- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, USA
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- School of Medicine, Texas A&M University, Bryan, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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Chepyala P, Stead TS, Mangal RK, Ganti L. Prevalence of Craniofacial Injuries in the Elderly Population. J Craniofac Surg 2024:00001665-990000000-01309. [PMID: 38299824 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000009974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Recognizing and understanding risk factors for craniofacial injury in the elderly is of paramount importance in prevention. This research aims to investigate the prevalence of craniofacial injuries in connection with extrinsic preventable factors, particularly identifying common household products that pose the greatest risk for such injuries. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study was done with the utilization of the 2013 to 2022 National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS). Data gathered included patient age, injury type, cause of injury, and year of incidence. "Elderly" was defined as an individual of 65 years of age or older. RESULTS There was a total of 9,703,688 estimated national cases of elderly craniofacial injury from 2013 to 2022. In all, 5,888,112 (60.68%) of these occurred in females. In descending order, the 5 most common items responsible for craniofacial injury in the elderly are floors/flooring Materials (3,741,706, 30.92%), beds/bed frames (1,250,396, 10.33%), stairs/steps (907,92, 7.50%), chairs (546,697, 4.52%), and tables (453,989, 3.75%). These top 5 account for roughly 57% of all cases. The 5 most common presenting diagnoses were internal injury (2,957,095, 40.21%), lacerations (1,435,926, 19.53%), ABR (1,191,008, 16.20%), fracture (568,842, 7.74%), and hematoma (355,871, 4.84%). CONCLUSIONS Out of the roughly 10 million cases of craniofacial injury in the last decade, ~three-fifths have happened to women. The majority of injuries occur in a home setting. The overwhelming majority of cases were related to the product code 1807-floors or flooring materials, and the largest diagnosis was internal injury by a wide margin. Evidently, there is a large population of elderly patients who suffer from craniofacial injuries related to objects and items that permeate within their living residences. The elimination of excess elderly craniofacial injury can be achieved by reducing fall risk factors in the immediate vicinity of the elderly.
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- Pranav Chepyala
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI
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Shi LL, Pudney J, Brangman S, Parham K, Nuara M. Head & Neck Trauma in the Geriatric Population. Otolaryngol Clin North Am 2023; 56:1183-1201. [PMID: 37385861 DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2023.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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Craniofacial trauma in the geriatric population is increasing as our population ages. Due to loss of bone quality and medical comorbidities, injuries for minor trauma can be severe. A more extensive medical evaluation is usually warranted in this population before proceeding with surgery. In addition, unique surgical considerations exist in the repair of atrophic and edentulous bony fractures. Some quality improvement measures have already been undertaken but more is needed to help standardize care in this vulnerable population.
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- Lucy L Shi
- Division of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, 1201 Terry Avenue 9th Floor, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
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- Department of Geriatrics, SUNY Upstate University Hospital, 750 East Adams Street, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA
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- Department of Geriatrics, SUNY Upstate University Hospital, 750 East Adams Street, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Connecticut, 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06030, USA
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- Division of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, 1201 Terry Avenue 9th Floor, Seattle, WA 98101, USA.
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Geriatric Craniomaxillofacial Fractures: Where do they happen and why? J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2022; 80:1655-1662. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2022.07.138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Revised: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Michalak P, Wyszyńska-Pawelec G, Szuta M, Hajto-Bryk J, Zapała J, Zarzecka JK. Fractures of the Craniofacial Skeleton in the Elderly: Retrospective Studies. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph182111219. [PMID: 34769738 PMCID: PMC8583471 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182111219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The aim of the retrospective analysis of the medical documentation of 101 patients was to assess the incidence, etiology, and type of craniofacial fractures in the elderly population of southern Poland, who required specialist treatment at the Department of Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland, in the period 2010–2019. Patients were divided into 3 age groups: 65–74, 75–84, and 85 and older. The following was noted: age, sex, place of residence, education, cause and location of fracture, treatment, injuries and comorbidities, complications, alcohol and other drugs at the time of injury, and the period of hospitalization. The dominant group were patients aged 65–74 (72.28%), mainly males (56.44%). The main cause was fall (47.52%). The fractures involved mainly the mandible and the zygomaticomaxillary complex. Over half of patients (50.50%) lived in the countryside or small towns. Work tool-related accidents prevailed among geriatric patients living in small towns and rural areas. Craniofacial fractures were additionally accompanied by common complications regarding the organ of vision. Further studies analyzing factors leading to increased risk of craniofacial injuries in the elderly of the rural population will enable proper support programs, prophylaxis, and principles concerning agricultural activities.
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- Piotr Michalak
- Department of Conservative Dentistry with Endodontics, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-008 Krakow, Poland; (J.H.-B.); (J.K.Z.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-607-505-906
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- Department of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-008 Krakow, Poland; (G.W.-P.); (J.Z.)
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-008 Kraków, Poland;
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry with Endodontics, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-008 Krakow, Poland; (J.H.-B.); (J.K.Z.)
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- Department of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-008 Krakow, Poland; (G.W.-P.); (J.Z.)
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry with Endodontics, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-008 Krakow, Poland; (J.H.-B.); (J.K.Z.)
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ABSTRACT Facial fractures comprise a substantial part of traumatology. Due to aging of the population, over the last 20 years, there has been a pattern of redistribution of these fractures with a higher incidence at an older age. The aim of this study was to retrospectively analyze the epidemiology, pattern, and surgical management of facial fractures in geriatric patients presenting at a single tertiary trauma center.This study included patients aged ≥70 years who presented with facial bone fractures between 2008 and 2017 and were treated with surgical interventions. Parameters such as age, sex, American Society of Anesthesiologists classification, Glasgow Coma Scale score, fracture type, fracture mechanism, concomitant injuries, duration of hospitalization, and postoperative complications were evaluated.A total of 300 patients were included: 118 men (39.3%) and 182 women (60.7%). The mean age was 78.8 years. An orbital floor fracture was the most common injury (35.1%). The most common cause of fracture was a fall at home (67%). A total of 113 patients (37.7%) had 162 concomitant injuries, 35 patients (11.7%) suffered from polytrauma, and 7 patients developed postoperative complications. The average length of stay was 1.67 days in the intensive care unit and 5.50 days in the standard ward. Polytrauma, pre-existing medical conditions, and oral anticoagulation had a significant impact on the duration of hospitalization.Facial fractures are common in combination with other injuries. Women are more often affected than men, and falling at home is the most common cause of facial injuries. Postoperative complications are rare.
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Barbat A, Partiali B, Oska S, Folbe A. Head, Face, and Neck Fractures Secondary to Ladder-Related Injuries Treated in United States Emergency Departments in 2009-2018. J Emerg Med 2020; 59:186-192. [PMID: 32561108 DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2020.04.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2019] [Revised: 04/01/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ladders are a commonly used piece of equipment; however, their use is accompanied by a significant potential for injury. Fractures of the head, face, and neck are potential consequences of ladder use and can be devastating due to potential for severe sequalae. OBJECTIVES To describe the frequency and pattern of ladder-related head, face, and neck fractures from 2009-2018. METHODS The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) was searched for ladder-related head, face, and neck fractures treated in U.S. emergency departments. Demographics, mechanism of injury, fracture type, setting in which fracture occurred, and patient disposition were analyzed. RESULTS There were 601 total cases (weighted national estimate of 20,450 total cases) of ladder-related head, face, and neck fractures obtained from the NEISS from 2009 to 2018. The mean age of injury was 53 years, and the majority of cases occurred in home settings. Approximately 25% of the cases were patients aged older than 65 years. The majority of fractures in individuals younger than 18 years and older than 46 years of age resulted in admission. The most commonly fractured locations included the face (51.0%), followed by cervical spine (28.3%) and cranial (20.7%) fractures. CONCLUSIONS Admission rates for ladder-related head, face, and neck fractures are substantially higher than those previously reported for all types of ladder-related injuries. Injury and admission patterns vary by age. Rigorous safety precautions may be indicated for the high-risk groups identified by this study, especially the elderly.
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- Antonio Barbat
- Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, Michigan
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- Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, Michigan
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- Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, Michigan
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- Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan
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Pediatric-Specific Midfacial Fracture Patterns and Management: Pediatric Versus Adult Patients. J Craniofac Surg 2020; 31:e312-e315. [PMID: 31934970 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000006166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to compare the midfacial fracture patterns and management approaches between pediatric and adult patients. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 164 pediatric patients (<16 years old) and 564 nongeriatric adult patients (16 to 65 years old) with midfacial fractures at a single institution between 2011 and 2016. The location of the fractures, along with the etiology and management of the midfacial fractures, were compared. RESULTS Significantly greater proportions of pediatric versus adult patients had sports-related injuries (P < 0.001) and sustained nasal fractures (P < 0.001). On the other hand, significantly greater proportions of adult versus pediatric patients were injured in falls, traffic accidents, or assaults (P = 0.004, P < 0.001, and P = 0.002) and sustained maxillary or zygomatic fractures (P = 0.039 and P < 0.001). Bivariate logistic regression analyses revealed that the risks of nasal, maxillary, and zygomatic fractures were significantly related to age status after adjusting for etiology (P < 0.001, P = 0.045, and P < 0.001). In contrast, the risks of hospitalization and surgical treatment were significantly associated with etiology, but not with age status (P = 0.290 and P = 0.847). CONCLUSION These data suggest that the age-related structure and composition of the facial skeleton affect the pediatric-specific fracture patterns independent of the etiology. The comparisons in this study may serve as a guide for the management of pediatric midfacial fractures.
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Contemporary Characterization of Injury Patterns, Initial Management, and Disparities in Treatment of Facial Fractures Using the National Trauma Data Bank. J Craniofac Surg 2019; 30:2052-2056. [DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000005862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Roh DS, Panayi AC, Bhasin S, Orgill DP, Sinha I. Implications of Aging in Plastic Surgery. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2019; 7:e2085. [PMID: 30859042 PMCID: PMC6382222 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000002085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2018] [Accepted: 10/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Given the rapidly aging population, investigating the effect of age on plastic surgery outcomes is imperative. Despite this, the topic has received relatively little attention. Furthermore, there appears to be little integration between the basic scientists investigating the mechanisms of aging and the plastic surgeons providing the majority of "antiaging" therapies. This review first provides a description of the effects and mechanisms of aging in 5 types of tissue: skin, adipose tissue, muscles, bones and tendons, and nervous tissue followed by an overview of the basic mechanisms underlying aging, presenting the currently proposed cellular and molecular theories. Finally, the impact of aging, as well as frailty, on plastic surgery outcomes is explored by focusing on 5 different topics: general wound healing and repair of cutaneous tissue, reconstruction of soft tissue, healing of bones and tendons, healing of peripheral nerves, and microsurgical reconstruction. We find mixed reports on the effect of aging or frailty on outcomes in plastic surgery, which we hypothesize to be due to exclusion of aged and frail patients from surgery as well as due to outcomes that reported no postsurgical issues with aged patients. As plastic surgeons continue to interact more with the growing elderly population, a better appreciation of the underlying mechanisms and outcomes related to aging and a clear distinction between chronological age and frailty can promote better selection of patients, offering appropriate patients surgery to improve an aged appearance, and declining interventions in inappropriate patients.
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- Danny S Roh
- Division of Plastic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Mass
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Mass
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- Division of Endocrinology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Mass
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Mass
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Mass
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Liu FC, Halsey JN, Oleck NC, Lee ES, Granick MS. Facial Fractures as a Result of Falls in the Elderly: Concomitant Injuries and Management Strategies. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr 2018; 12:45-53. [PMID: 30815215 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1642034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2017] [Accepted: 12/31/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Mechanical falls are a common cause of facial trauma in the elderly population. It has been shown that the likelihood of sustaining a facial fracture due to a fall or activities of daily life significantly increases with age. Craniomaxillofacial fractures are most common during the first three decades of life; however, elderly patients more frequently require lengthy hospital stays and surgical intervention, and have shown increased complication rates compared with younger patients. The objective of this study was to examine the prevalence of facial fractures secondary to mechanical falls in the elderly population to analyze mechanism of injury, comorbidities, and fracture management. A retrospective review of all facial fractures as a result of falls in the elderly population in a level 1 trauma center in an urban environment was performed for the years 2002 to 2012. Patient demographics were collected, as well as location of fractures, concomitant injuries, and surgical management strategies. During the time period examined, 139 patients were identified as greater than 60 years of age and having sustained a fracture of the facial skeleton as the result of a fall. The average age was 75.7 (range, 60-103) years, with no gender predominance of 50.4% female and 49.6% male. There were a total of 205 fractures recorded. The most common fractures were those of the orbit (42.0%), nasal bone (23.4%), zygoma (13.2%), and zygomaticomaxillary complex (7.32%). The average Glasgow Coma Scale on arrival was 12.8 (range, 3-15). Uncontrolled hemorrhage was noted on presentation to the trauma bay in five patients. Twenty-one patients were intubated on, or prior to, arrival to the trauma bay, and 44 required a surgical airway. The most common concomitant injury was a long bone fracture (23.5%), followed by cervical spine fracture (18.5%), skull fracture (17.3%), intracerebral hemorrhage (17.3%), rib fracture (17.3%), ophthalmologic injuries (6.2%), short bone fracture (4.9%), pelvic fracture (2.9%), thoracic spine fracture (1.2%), and lumbar spine fracture (1.2%). Of the 114 patients admitted to the hospital, 53 were admitted to an intensive care setting. The average hospital length of stay was 8.97 days (range, 0-125). Sixteen patients expired. Surgical management of fractures in the operating room was required in 47 of the 139 patients. Of the patients treated, 36.2% required an open reduction and internal fixation procedure. Facial fractures as a result of falls in the geriatric population represent an increasing number of cases in clinical practice as life expectancy steadily rises. These patients require a specific standard of treatment since they are more susceptible to nosocomial infections, as well as have higher complication rates and longer recovery time. Concomitant injuries such as cervical spine and pelvic fractures can greatly increase risk of mortality. Surgical and soft tissue management must be approached with caution to optimize function and aesthetics while preventing secondary infection. The authors hope that this study can provide some insight and further investigation as there is a dearth of literature to the management of facial fractures in falls in elderly patients.
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- Farrah C Liu
- New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
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- New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey.,Department of Plastic Surgery, VA New Jersey Health Care System East Orange Campus, East Orange, New Jersey
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
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Plawecki A, Bobian M, Kandinov A, Svider PF, Folbe AJ, Eloy JA, Carron M. Recreational Activity and Facial Trauma Among Older Adults. JAMA FACIAL PLAST SU 2017; 19:453-458. [PMID: 28617897 DOI: 10.1001/jamafacial.2017.0332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Importance As the US population ages, public health agencies have released guidelines encouraging aerobic activity and muscle-strengthening exercises among older individuals. Facial trauma from such activities among elderly individuals has long been underappreciated. Objectives To evaluate the incidence of recreational activity-associated facial fractures among older adults and to further delineate injury characteristics including demographics, fracture location, and specific activities. Design, Setting, and Participants The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System was used to collect data on emergency department visits from January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2015, for individuals 55 years of age or older who sustained facial fractures from recreational activities. Individual entries were evaluated for activity code, fracture site, and demographics. Weighting data were used to extrapolate national incidence. Main Outcomes and Measures Incidence and location of facial fractures and associated recreational activity. Results During the study period, there were 20 519 emergency department visits for recreational activity-associated facial fractures among adults 55 years of age or older (8107 women and 12 412 men; mean [SD] age, 66.5 [9.1] years). The annual incidence of facial fractures increased by 45.3% from 2011 (n = 3174) through 2015 (n = 4612). Bicycling (26.6%), team sports (15.4%), outdoor activities (10.1%), and gardening (9.5%) were the most common causes of facial fractures. Walking and jogging caused 5.5% of fractures. In cases specifying site of fracture, nasal (65.4%) and orbital (14.1%) fractures were the most common. A greater proportion of men than women sustained bicycle-associated fractures (35.7% vs 14.9%; P = 3.1056 × 10-170), while more women than men sustained fractures associated with gardening (15.5% vs 6.1%; P = 2.1029 × 10-97), outdoor activities (14.6% vs 7.7%; P = 4.3156 × 10-50), and gym exercise (7.7% vs 1.3%; P = 3.0281 × 10-114). Men harbored a greater likelihood than women of orbital (14.9% vs 12.8%; P = 6.1468 × 10-5) and mandible fractures (9.3% vs 2.0%; P = 9.3760 × 10-64). Walking and jogging and gardening comprised a greater proportion of injuries in older cohorts. Conclusions and Relevance Facial fractures sustained from recreational activity increased by 45.3% during a 5-year period among older adults. Although bicycling was the most common activity facilitating these injuries, many other pursuits represent areas of concern. Nasal fractures predominated, although orbital fractures increased with age. These findings offer areas for targeted prevention and provide valuable information for patient counseling. Furthermore, initiatives encouraging greater activity among this population may need to be accompanied by guidelines for injury prevention. Level of Evidence NA.
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- Andrea Plawecki
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan.,Department of Neurosurgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark.,Department of Neurological Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark.,Center for Skull Base and Pituitary Surgery, Neurological Institute of New Jersey, Newark.,Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan.,Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan.,Division of Otolaryngology, John Dingell Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan
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