Midface trauma in the over 65's: A Level 1 Trauma Centre Experience

Midfacial maxillofacial injury as a consequence of trauma has a significant public health impact. The increase in our ageing population has seen a mirrored increase in the number of patients over the age of 65 to present with midfacial maxillofacial injuries. This is reflected in historical data that has seen a general increase in maxillofacial injuries in the general population. Elderly patients require thorough assessment and appropriate investigations. Our aim was to demonstrate the incidence of midface maxillofacial trauma in the older population attending the emergency department in a level one major trauma centre and describe the potential causes for this increase and its financial implications.

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