• Curr Sports Med Rep · Feb 2004

    Review

    Maxillofacial injuries in sport.

    • Paul Echlin and Douglas B McKeag.
    • Department of Family Medicine, Indiana University Center for Sports Medicine, Long Hospital, 1110 West Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5102, USA. p_echlinfp@hotmail.com
    • Curr Sports Med Rep. 2004 Feb 1; 3 (1): 25-32.

    AbstractMaxillofacial injuries occur in contact and noncontact sports. Despite advancements in protective equipment and rule changes, there is still an unacceptably high rate of maxillofacial injuries. These injuries are clinically challenging. The significant morbidity, deformity, and disability associated with these injuries can be avoided by their prompt diagnosis and appropriate management. It is important for the sports medicine professional to be competent in the correct diagnosis and management of maxillofacial injuries. This article reviews some of the major maxillofacial injuries, along with their emergent examinations and treatments.

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