Maxillofacial Injuries – A Grievous Injury due to RTA -A Case Report.

Road traffic accidents (RTAs) are the leading cause of maxillofacial injuries (MFIs) in all developing countries.[1] Road traffic accidents were found to be the 9th most prevalent cause of death and morbidity around the globe. [2] Maxillofacial injuries continue to be a severe clinical problem due to their involvement of a complex anatomic region. Injuries to the bones, teeth, and soft tissues of the face result from trauma to the face.[3] Facial fractures are more common in males in third decade of life. RTA was primarily caused by motorbike accidents. After the age of 20, the tendency of MFIs, particularly those involving Motor bikes, have increased. Anatomically, the lower 1/3 of the face was more prone to damage. Mandibular fractures were the most prevalent isolated fractures among MFI patients.[4] The prevalence and patterns of maxillofacial injuries differ by nation, depending on demographic, socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental variables. Wearing a helmet is an effective type of head protection for two-wheeler drivers, and it has grown mandatory in the majority of nations. [5] For severe, comminuted, and displaced facial fractures, the preferred choice of treatment was open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with screws and plates. It is usually managed by a multidisciplinary team, but optimal results need an understanding of anatomy, the musculoskeletal system, and occlusion.[5] In this article, we present a case report of patient with ZMC complex fracture of 3 weeks old duration due to road traffic accident which was presented and surgically managed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]