The potential protective effects of temporal bone pneumatization: A shock absorber in temporal bone fracture.

Tae Kyu KangRyun HaJae Hwan OhWoongsang Sunwoo

Published in: PloS one (2019)

The degree of temporal bone pneumatization was negatively correlated to the incidence of otic-capsule violation and the severity of hearing impairment in patients with temporal bone fracture. This study substantiated the potential protective effect of temporal bone pneumatization in TBFs.

Keyphrases

bone mineral density
soft tissue
bone loss
bone regeneration
body composition
risk assessment
climate change