Patterns and Determinants of Maxillofacial Trauma in Manipur: Prevalence of Protective Gear Use and Influence of Alcohol Consumption

Introduction: Motor vehicle collisions, violence between individuals, falls, sports-related accidents and firearm injuries are frequent causes of maxillofacial trauma, which is a significant public health concern.Alcohol intoxication and a lack of use of protective gear are two factors that are known to raise the risk and complexity of these injuries.Despite its clinical and societal impact, region-specific data on the distribution of maxillofacial trauma by anatomical site and etiology in Manipur, India, remain limited.This observational investigation was conducted to determine the patterns of maxillofacial fractures in terms of anatomical location and causative factors, identify the prevalence of protective equipment usage and explore the relationship between alcohol consumption and the etiology, anatomical site and severity of facial injuries.Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted over a two-month period at tertiary care hospitals in Manipur, enrolling 44 patients with radiographically confirmed maxillofacial trauma.