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Physicians rated fracture probability twice on a 0\u201310 scale: first based on visual signs\n                      <jats:italic>before<\/jats:italic>\n                      the clinical examination, and again\n                      <jats:italic>after<\/jats:italic>\n                      the standardized clinical examination consisting of 15 midfacial or 14 mandibular parameters. The assessors were categorized as medical intern in training, junior resident, senior resident, or consultant. The patients were classified into four groups: midfacial or mandibular injury, with or without a fracture, as determined by radiographic results. The fracture probability ratings before and after the clinical examination were compared.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Of 556 patients, 499 (90%) had midfacial injuries and 57 (10%) mandibular injuries. For midfacial injuries, greater variability in probability ratings and more incorrect assessments were observed compared to mandibular injuries. The intra-assessor analysis of fracture probability ratings before and after the clinical examination showed significant improvement in the direction of the eventual radiological diagnosis in three of the four patient groups for junior and senior residents, whereas the consultants, whose assessment was already proficient, only improved for one group, and none for interns. 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