2019 Volume 34 Issue 2 Pages 143-148
In Japan, the elderly population is increasing rapidly. Additionally, the activity of the elderly is improving, and the number of elderly patients who are injured is increasing accordingly. The purpose of this study was to analyze the characteristics of maxillofacial fractures in elderly patients. We clinically evaluated the age, sex, medical history, injury cause, fracture site, and treatment in 320 patients with maxillofacial fractures. The cohort comprised 90 cases ≥ 65 years and 230 cases＜65 years of age. Statistical analysis showed a significant difference between the groups of females, cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, fallings, midface fractures, and conservative treatments in elderly patients. The study suggests the characteristics of maxillofacial fractures differ between elderly and young patients.
