The Underreporting of Facial Bone Fractures in the Scientific Literature

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The worldwide incidence of facial bone fractures has been increasing over the past decade. Long bone fractures, while a more common injury, have not shown the same increasing trend. Despite the increased incidence of facial fractures, publications regarding management and outcomes are lagging. This study quantifies the relative underrepresentation of facial fractures in the literature despite their increasing incidence.