Vol. 5 No. 2 (2021)
Articles

A Record-Based Comparative Study of the Impact of Covid-19 Lockdown Measures on the Burden of Maxillofacial Trauma Cases

Published 2021-08-02

Abstract

Background: The Covid-19 pandemic had a complicated effect on the number of cases of maxillofacial trauma around the world. The precise impact of lockdown interventions on the number of cases of maxillofacial trauma in India is unclear.

Aim and Objectives: The aim of this study was to see how Covid-19 lockdown steps affected the number of maxillofacial trauma cases reported to the emergency department.

Methodology: From March 25 to May 31, 2020, a record-based comparative study was conducted to determine maxillofacial trauma cases among patients reported (Lockdown group/Study group) to the emergency department of Eklavya dental college & hospital. The results were compared to two control groups (pre-lockdown groups).

Results: During the lockdown period, 170 (10.4 %) maxillofacial trauma cases were presented, 723 (44.1 %) cases during the pre-lockdown period, and 745 (45.5 %) cases the previous year (2019 period). As compared to the respective predecessors, the number of maxillofacial trauma cases decreased by 35.1 % and 33.7 % during the lockdown time.

Conclusion: This study's findings will be used to prepare and enforce alternative procedures, define areas for development, and re-allocate resources and manpower in the event of potential epidemics or pandemics.