The influence of helmet on the prevention of maxillofacial fractures sustained during motorcycle accidents. Issue 1 (1st January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ruslin, Muhammad; Wolff, Jan; Yusuf, Harmas Yazid; Arifin, Muhammad Zafrullah; Boffano, Paolo; Forouzanfar, Tymour
• Editors: Jin, Zhongmin
• Is Part Of: Cogent engineering. Volume 5:Issue 1(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-01-01
• Subjects: neuron-specific enolase -- serum -- maxillofacial fractures -- motorcycle accidents -- helmet design; Engineering -- Periodicals; Technology -- Periodicals; Engineering; Technology; Periodicals; 620
• DOI: 10.1080/23311916.2018.1551170
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2331-1916

Abstract

Abstract: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of half-coverage helmet use in motorcycle accidents and to investigate the difference in neuron-specific enolase serum levels in helmeted and unhelmeted person who had sustained maxillofacial fractures during motorcycle accidents. A total of 48 subjects (22 helmeted and 26 unhelmeted) sustained maxillofacial fractures were divided into three parts: upper, middle, and lower facial. All patients were scored using the Glasgow Coma Scale upon arrival at the hospital. The most prevalent maxillofacial fracture site in helmeted group was the mid-face (40.9%) and the upper-middle-lower face (26.9%) in unhelmeted group. There was no statistical significant difference between neuron-specific enolase serum levels in helmeted group (11.52 mg/ml) compared to unhelmeted group (14.49 ng/ml) ( p > 0.05). Half-coverage helmets provided motorcyclists with only limited protection in the head and facial areas. Unhelmeted motorcycle riders sustained comparable injuries compared to half-coverage helmet users.