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Cayla Guerra1, Chase Edison1, Samuel Jang1
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, USA.
Power Slap fighting, a new Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) sport, causes unique craniofacial injuries. This case report details severe trauma and nerve damage from an unsanctioned bout, highlighting the need for medical awareness.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Trauma Surgery
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Professional Power Slap fighting, an official Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) sport since January 2023, involves competitors delivering open-hand slaps to the face, frequently causing knockouts.
- The sport's rising popularity contrasts with a lack of medical literature detailing its unique traumatic injuries.
- Power Slap fighting presents a novel injury mechanism distinct from other UFC sports.
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