Table 2.
Distribution of Firearm Injuries to Head and Neck
| Before COVID-19 (BC19)n (%) | COVID-19 (C19) n (%) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isolated soft tissue injuries | |||
| Face | 26 (27) | 37 (37.1) | .3 |
| Boney injuries | |||
| Maxilla | 5 (5.2) | 6 (5) | >.99 |
| Mandible | 12 (12.5) | 14 (11.8) | .87 |
| ZMC | 0 | 2 (1.7) | .5 |
| Nose/NOE | 3 (3.1) | 1 (0.8) | .33 |
| Orbit | 6 (6.3) | 13 (10.9) | .24 |
| Base of skull | 14 (14.6) | 41 (34.5) | .001* |
| Cranial | 25(26) | 17(14.3) | .03* |
| Intraoral injuries | 1(1) | 2 (1.7) | >.99 |
| Neck | 21 (21.9) | 24 (20.2) | .76 |
| Other location/s | |||
| Upper limb | 27 (28.1) | 31 (26.1) | .73 |
| Chest | 27 (28.1) | 21 (17.6) | .07 |
| Lower limb | 19 (19.8) | 20 (16.8) | .57 |
| Pelvic | 8 (8.3) | 16 (13.4) | .24 |
| Abdomen | 9 (9.4) | 14 (11.8) | .57 |
Abbreviations: NOE, naso-orbito-ethmoid; ZMC, zygomaticomaxillary complex.
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Statistical significance (P .05).