Citation

Ceallaigh PO, Ekanaykaee K, Beirne CJ, Patton DW. Emerg. Med. J. 2006; 23(12): 927-928.

Affiliation

Maxillofacial Department, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, Wales UK. ppoceallaigh@hotmail.com

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1136/emj.2006.035956

PMID

17130602

PMCID

PMC2564256

Abstract

The majority of mandibular fractures occur in young males aged 16-30 years. As with all traumas, the history and examination cannot be over emphasised as diagnoses can be made with these tools. It is important when taking an accurate history to ascertain the mode and mechanism of injury (fall, punch, road traffic accident), and the magnitude and direction of the force involved (high or low velocity impact).

Language: en