@article{ref1,
title="Soccer-related facial trauma: a nationwide perspective",
journal="Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology",
year="2016",
author="Bobian, Michael R. and Hanba, Curtis J. and Svider, Peter F. and Hojjat, Houmehr and Folbe, Adam J. and Eloy, Jean Anderson and Shkoukani, Mahdi A.",
volume="125",
number="12",
pages="992-996",
abstract="PURPOSE: Soccer participation continues to increase among all ages in the US. Our objective was to analyze trends in soccer-related facial injury epidemiology, demographics, and mechanisms of injury. <br><br>MATERIALS AND METHODS: The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System was evaluated for soccer-related facial injuries from 2010 through 2014. <br><br>RESULTS for product code &quot;soccer&quot; were filtered for injures to the face. Number of injuries was extrapolated, and data were analyzed for age, sex, specific injury diagnoses, locations, and mechanisms. <br><br>RESULTS: In all, 2054 soccer-related facial trauma entries were analyzed. During this time, the number of injures remained relatively stable. Lacerations were the most common diagnosis (44.2%), followed by contusions and fractures. The most common sites of fracture were the nose (75.1%). Of fractures with a reported mechanism of injury, the most common was head-to-head collisions (39.0%). Patients <19 years accounted for 66.9% of injuries, and athletes over 18 years old had a higher risk of fractures. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The incidence of soccer-related facial trauma has remained stable, but the severity of such injuries remain a danger. Facial protection in soccer is virtually absent, and our findings reinforce the need to educate athletes, families, and physicians on injury awareness and prevention.<br><br>© The Author(s) 2016.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0003-4894",
doi="10.1177/0003489416668195",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0003489416668195"
}