The Analysis of Retreatment Patterns in Maxillofacial Trauma Patients Using Data from the Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service

Purpose: This study examines factors influencing re-treatment for rehabilitation following maxillofacial trauma from industrial accidents, focusing on location of trauma site.Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted using data from 13,306 workers with facial traumas from 2013 to 2023, provided by the Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service. Variables such as age, gender, diagnosis, injured area, date of hospitalization, outpatient days, reason for re-treatment, and approval for re-treatment were examined. An analysis of the relationship between trauma site and re-treatment request was attempted using chi-square test.Results: Approximately 15% of patients requested re-treatment. The re-treatment rate was highest in workers aged 40–49 (10.47%). Fractures of the mandible and tooth/alveolar bone injuries had the high rate of re-treatment for rehabilitation (p<0.05).Conclusion: In maxillofacial traumas, the need for retreatment appears to be higher when there are functional problems such as occlusion.