@article{ref1,
title="Face-protective orthosis in sport-related injuries",
journal="Prosthetics and orthotics international",
year="2013",
author="Ghoseiri, Kamiar and Ghoseiri, Galavij and Bavi, Ahlam and Ghoseiri, Rojin",
volume="37",
number="4",
pages="329-331",
abstract="Background and aim:Sport is associated with risk of injury and re-injury. A rehabilitative sport-related orthosis could protect the injured site and help in the earlier return of athlete to the match. This technical note aims to describe a potential high-prescribed face orthosis to protect/prevent a sport-related injury.Technique:Face-protective orthosis should be custom molded from negative impression of the injured athlete's face. It is lightweight and structured as a one-piece rigid plastic shell that is secured in place with three elastic straps. Due to the diverse patterns of craniomaxillofacial injuries, the shape, length, trimline, and characteristics of face-protective orthoses could be different.Discussion:Face-protective orthoses could have prophylactic or rehabilitative roles according to task and prescription reason. Although the main action of the facial orthoses should be protection, the design of the face-protective orthosis should be improved both functionality and aesthetically to promote its use by athletes.Clinical relevanceThe craniomaxillofacial injuries have potential to be treated by custom-molded face-protective orthoses. These orthoses could have prophylactic or rehabilitative roles based on their prescription purpose. These orthoses could cause earlier return of athletes to sports matches.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0309-3646",
doi="10.1177/0309364612463929",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0309364612463929"
}