Abstract

Aim: The study was done to evaluate hematological parameters and some inflammatory markers in patients with mandibular
fractures in a tertiary hospital in Southeast, Nigeria.
Methods: A total of 100 subjects were selected for the study comprising of 50 patients with mandibular fracture and 50 apparently
healthy individuals attended National Orthopedic Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria. About 3ml of venous blood was collected from
antecubital fossa following aseptic techniques into EDTA containers for FBC determinations. The full blood counts of the subjects
were determined using MIndray BC-3000 Plus. The data were analyzed using student t-test and present as mean ± standard
deviation using SPSS version 20 and level of significance set at P<0.05.
Results: The study showed increase in the red lines such as the red cells, hemoglobin and Packed Cell Volume of the male
compared to the females.
Conclusions: The society are advised to minimize some activities that will predispose them to mandibular factures as there are
limited surgeons with expertise in this part of the world to resolve the issues fast and with utmost well-being of the patients.