TY - JOUR
PY - 2015//
TI - Sports-related maxillofacial injuries
JO - Journal of cranialfacial surgery
A1 - Murphy, Colm
A1 - O'Connell, John Edward
A1 - Kearns, Gerard
A1 - Stassen, Leo
SP - 2120
EP - 2123
VL - 26
IS - 7
N2 - BACKGROUND: Sports-related maxillofacial injuries contribute a significant proportion of the workload in a maxillofacial unit. The aim of this study was to identify the incidence of maxillofacial sports-related injuries, treatments required, and assess the impact of the injury on future sport participation.
METHOD: A retrospective review was carried out on all maxillofacial trauma referrals from September 1, 2009 to August 31, 2010. Patient records were reviewed and the following variables were recorded: age, sex, sport involved, injury sustained, mechanism of injury, treatment, subsequent participation, and interval before return to sport.
RESULTS: The study population included 162 patients with sports-related facial injuries. The most common sporting injuries were as follows: Gaelic football 35.3% (N = 57), soccer 22.3% (N = 36), rugby 12.4% (N = 20), and equine sports 12.4% (N = 20). The most common injury sustained was zygomatic complex fracture 36.4% (N = 59). Mandibular fracture occurred in 20% (N = 33), orbit fracture in 14.2% (N = 23), and nasal bone fracture in 12.3% (N = 20). The most common mechanism of injury was from a clash of heads (23.4%) followed by an elbow to the face (17.2%). The majority of patients (84%) resumed participation in their chosen sport at mean interval of 7.3 weeks (range 1-18 weeks).
CONCLUSIONS: This study identified a significant number of sporting facial injuries, which presented over 1 year. In total, 113 patients underwent a surgical procedure for the management of their injuries. This study highlights the need to educate all players regarding use of personal protective equipment and adherence to the rules of sports. Language: en
LA - en
SN - 1049-2275
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000002109
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