Patient compliance—A factor in facial trauma repair

Marciani, Robert D.; Haley, John V.; Kohn, Markell W.

doi:10.1016/0030-4220(90)90203-5

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“…The second option is closed reduction with the use of intermaxillary fixation (IMF), in which the fractured segments are immobilized adjacent to each other and this procedure results in the reunion of the separated segments. 4,5 Despite the fact that IMF may result in some complications like malunion, nonunion, malnutrition and periodontal inflammation, it is used very widely when indicated. 5 Duration of IMF depends on the type and location of the fracture, health condition of the patient and some other factors, but it is usually 2 to 6 weeks.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Evaluation of changes in anthropometric indexes due to intermaxillary fixation following facial fractures

Yazdani¹,

Hajizadeh²,

Ghavimi³

et al. 2016

J Dent Res Dent Clin Dent Prospects

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Background. One of the treatment modalities for facial fractures is closed reduction technique, but treatment with intermaxillary fixation (IMF) interferes with normal nutrition, and malnutrition can affect the patient’s recovery. Anthropometric measurements such as skinfold thickness and body mass index (BMI) are universal indexes for diagnosing malnutrition. Therefore, in this study we explain how treatment with IMF changes the anthropometric indexes.Methods. In this study 60 patients were treated with 4 weeks of IMF. Skinfold thickness and BMI of these patients were measured and compared before and after the treatment.Results. Patients’ weight, BMI and skinfold thickness decreased during the IMF period, and this decrease was statistically significant (P < 0.01).Conclusion. Although no severe and acute malnutrition was seen among our patients, IMF led to mild to moderate malnutrition in some cases, making it necessary to use nutritional supplements.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…4,5 Despite the fact that IMF may result in some complications like malunion, nonunion, malnutrition and periodontal inflammation, it is used very widely when indicated. 5 Duration of IMF depends on the type and location of the fracture, health condition of the patient and some other factors, but it is usually 2 to 6 weeks. 6,7 …”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluation of changes in anthropometric indexes due to intermaxillary fixation following facial fractures

Yazdani¹,

Hajizadeh²,

Ghavimi³

et al. 2016

J Dent Res Dent Clin Dent Prospects

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“…[ ( F i g u r e _ 1 ) T D $ F I G ] patient's behaviour, making compliance to postoperative care and diet difficult [4,[22][23][24].…”

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Are open mandibular fractures still an emergency?

Zrounba¹,

Hoarau²,

Zweifel³

et al. 2015

Revue de Stomatologie, de Chirurgie Maxillo-faciale et de Chiru

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“…Non compliance can be the result of communication breakdown, interpersonal conflict, and unreasonable management protocols. Robert D. Marciani states that atleast a third of the patients who are prescribed a medical regimen do not do as they are told [3]. The socio economic status of the patient, nutritional status, oral hygiene, abusive habits, and other factors may all play a role in treatment outcome [9].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…A major percentage of the patients in the rural setting have social issues that increase both the likelihood of delay in initial treatment of fractures and the likelihood that these patients will be non compliant with the postoperative treatment protocol. In a study by Robert D. Marciani the mean initial time until treatment was six days after the injury [3]. There were six patients with complications in a total of 52 cases.…”

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confidence: 99%