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  • Sports Medicine
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Background:

  • Maxillofacial injuries from sports are rising, particularly in football (soccer).
  • Football is a popular sport in the UK, leading to frequent facial trauma incidents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the demographics, injury mechanisms, diagnoses, and treatments of football-related maxillofacial injuries.
  • To identify specific risk factors associated with facial fractures in football players.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 265 patients with football-related maxillofacial injuries.
  • Data collected between 2007 and 2019, including demographics, injury cause, and diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • The study population was predominantly young males (97%).
  • Facial fractures occurred in 54% of patients, with midface fractures being most common.
  • Head clashes were the most frequent injury mechanism; elbow/punching incidents correlated with higher fracture rates and concurrent head injuries.

Conclusions:

  • Football-related maxillofacial injuries primarily impact young males, often due to head clashes.
  • Intentional contact, such as elbows or punches, poses a significant risk for facial fractures and head injuries.
  • Stricter sanctions for intentional facial contact are recommended to reduce injury incidence.