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Citation

Mulherin BL, Snyder CJ, Soukup JW, Hetzel S. Vet. Comp. Orthop. Traumatol. 2014; 27(3): ePub.

Affiliation

Christopher J. Snyder, DVM, DAVDC, Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706, United States, Phone: +1 608 890 0906, Fax: +1 608 263 7930, E-mail: csnyderdvm@gmail.com.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Schattauer)

DOI

10.3415/VCOT-13-06-0075

PMID

24569925

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To determine relationships between seasonality and lunar cycle and the frequency of maxillomandibular (MM) and non-maxillomandibular (non-MM) injury in canine and feline trauma patients. METHODS: A medical records database was searched to identify all MM trauma patients (n = 67) and a random sample of non-MM trauma patients (n = 129) according to search criteria. Season of injury, moon phase, and moon luminosity were calculated for the date of injury. RESULTS: Maxillomandibular injury occurred predominately in the spring and decreased through winter while non-MM injury occurred more frequently in the summer and fall. The difference in the frequency of MM and non-MM injuries during different seasons was not significant (p = 0.071). When comparing injuries occurring in the quarters following the full moon and leading up to the full moon, a difference (p = 0.007) was noted with an increased percentage of moon being illuminated at the time injuries occurred following a full moon as compared to leading up to the full moon. Clinical significance: These results may guide clinicians to closely evaluate trauma patients that are presented on emergency during a particular season or lunar phase. Based on the season at the time of injury, close evaluation for MM versus non-MM trauma may be appropriate.


Language: en

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