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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Traumatology
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Background:

  • Maxillofacial injuries are common in sports.
  • Padel, a sport of Mexican origin, is rapidly gaining global popularity.
  • The unique environment of padel courts, with glass walls, presents specific injury risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on maxillofacial injuries sustained during padel matches.
  • To analyze the mechanism of injury involving padel rackets and court glass.
  • To assess the types and severity of injuries resulting from these incidents.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on sports-related trauma.
  • Analysis of 16 patient cases of maxillofacial injuries from padel.
  • Calculation of impact force from racket-glass interaction.

Main Results:

  • All 16 injuries occurred due to the racket bouncing off the glass.
  • Incidents involved players hitting the ball near the glass or reacting with nervousness.
  • Injuries primarily affected the dentoalveolar junction, causing wounds and fractures.

Conclusions:

  • Padel-related maxillofacial injuries, particularly from racket-glass impacts, require attention.
  • The force of a bounced racket can lead to significant facial trauma.
  • Preventive measures and awareness are crucial in this increasingly popular sport.