Etiology of facial trauma: an in-depth analysis of cases occurred in Florianópolis, SC from 2016 to 2019

Abstract

Introduction: To think over population health improvement, it is all-important that OMFS teams and health managers have knowledge on epidemiological profiles. The aim of this study was to stratify etiologies, the most affected bones and possible recurrent patterns between 2016 and 2019, and based on the records and analyses of the cases, develop management systems and improvement tools to increase the healthcare chain operational efficiency. Methods: It is a cross-sectional study that examined 233 patients who suffered maxillofacial trauma and needed a surgical approach between December 2016 and December 2019 at the Hospital Governador Celso Ramos. Results: From a total of 447 fractures, 85.83% occurred in males. Mean age was 32.42 years, and the predominant injured individuals were between 21 and 30 years old. The most prevalent etiology was physical aggression, representing 42% of the patients. In the comparison of the years, there was a worrying upward trend in violence rates. Conclusions: The levels of violence are impressive, alarming. This work places red flag alert on serious preventable injuries caused by physical violence and traffic accidents. It is imperative that public administrations develop policies designed to mitigate risks and resource wastes, ensuring treatment, rehabilitation and, above all, effective prevention.