Annals of plastic surgery
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Annals of plastic surgery · Jun 2015
Multicenter StudyCraniofacial fracture patterns in all terrain vehicle injuries.
A multicenter, retrospective study was conducted to determine the frequency and distribution of craniofacial fractures sustained from all terrain vehicle (ATV) accidents. ⋯ The most common craniofacial fractures experienced in ATV injuries are naso-orbital fractures. The correlation of nonuse of safety equipment and associated traumatic brain injuries displays the importance of using helmets when operating ATVs. Future studies can be conducted examining ATV-related upper extremity injuries, among others.