Changing Trends of Maxillofacial Fractures in Tumkur - A Prospective Study

he territorial region of Tumkur and its associated culture have shown a unique result of falls (self, coconut) being the major reason for maxillofacial fractures in the Tumkur district. RTAs still remain one of the main causes of maxillofacial fractures in developing countries such as India. Open reduction internal fixation remains the first choice of treatment in facial fractures due to early return of function with minimal morbidity and better nutritional status in patients compared to closed reduction.