Effectiveness of Bicycle Safety Helmets in Preventing Serious Facial Injury

Thompson, Donovan J.; Nunn, Martha E.; Thompson, Robert S.; Rivara, Frederick P.

doi:10.1001/jama.1996.03540240052030

Cited by 110 publications

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“…The design of currently available helmets may reduce the risk of head and midface injury. However, they may not provide enough protection against mandibular fractures 1,118 .…”

Section: Preventive Measuresmentioning

confidence: 99%

Pediatric facial fractures: recent advances in prevention, diagnosis and management

Zimmermann

Troulis

Kaban

2005

International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

162

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During the last 25 years, there have been considerable advances in the prevention, diagnosis and management of craniomaxillofacial injuries in children. When compared to adults, the pattern of fractures and frequency of associated injuries are similar but the overall incidence is much lower. Diagnosis is more difficult than in adults and fractures are easily overlooked. Clinical diagnosis is best confirmed by computed tomographic (CT) scans. Treatment is usually performed without delay and can be limited to observation or closed reduction in non-displaced or minimally displaced fractures. Operative management should involve minimal manipulation and may be modified by the stage of skeletal and dental development. Open reduction and rigid internal fixation is indicated for severely displaced fractures. Primary bone grafting is preferred over secondary reconstruction and alloplastic materials should be avoided when possible. Children require long-term follow-up to monitor potential growth abnormalities. This article is a review of the epidemiology, diagnosis and management of facial fractures in children.

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“…The design of currently available helmets may reduce the risk of head and midface injury. However, they may not provide enough protection against mandibular fractures 1,118 .…”

Section: Preventive Measuresmentioning

confidence: 99%

Pediatric facial fractures: recent advances in prevention, diagnosis and management

Zimmermann

Troulis

Kaban

2005

International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

162

290

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“…Bicycle helmets are effective in preventing traumatic brain and facial injuries [4][5][6]. Despite bicycle helmet efficacy, less than 50% of cyclists wear helmets according to a 2002 Gallup poll [7].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Bicycle Helmet Legislation and Injury Patterns in Trauma Patients Under Age 18

Castle¹,

Burke²,

Arbogast³

et al. 2012

Journal of Surgical Research

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“…For example, it has been shown that bicycle helmets have reduced the incidence of facial trauma by more than 60%. 25,34,45,49 Chapter 11 elaborates on other areas pertaining to the protection and prevention of dental trauma.…”

Section: Predetermining Factorsmentioning

confidence: 99%