The impact of ageing on cranio-maxillofacial trauma-a comparative investigation.

摘要: The number of patients older than 65 is increasing in developed societies. impact age on injuries and their outcome has been well documented several fields traumatology. Data a broad cohort suffering from oral maxillofacial are missing. In this study, the data 12,572 such were collected, which 11,798 younger 774 years. With risk domestic accident increased. mechanism elderly people was most frequently fall (72%) or not reproducible (12%). There significant difference between groups regarding concomitant injuries. Additional neurological symptoms occurred 26% 15% (P < 0.001). Until injury increases. Injuries mainly affected soft tissue midface. No statistical differences surgical postoperative complications observed. Due to changing face society, treatment high relevance. To enable an independent life after trauma, pre- post-therapeutic care major importance. These support all patients, regardless age, driven by general health condition whenever possible.