Kick Start to an Epidemiological Report of Soccer-Related Craniofacial Trauma Analysis
| Autor: | Ethan Plotsker, Randall G. Pierrot, Seth R. Thaller, Melinda J. Choi, Prakash J. Mathew, John V. Nahas, Benjamin R. Slavin, Erin M. Wolfe |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
business.industry Patient demographics Craniofacial trauma Retrospective cohort study 030206 dentistry General Medicine medicine.disease 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Hematoma Otorhinolaryngology Intervention (counseling) Epidemiology Concussion Soft tissue injury medicine Physical therapy Surgery 030223 otorhinolaryngology business human activities |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 32:1584-1586 |
| ISSN: | 1536-3732 1049-2275 |
| DOI: | 10.1097/scs.0000000000007639 |
| Popis: | INTRODUCTION Soccer is a global sport played by millions annually with an increasing popularity in the United States. Game is played by a wide range of participants from all ages and levels of competition. This scenario leads to a potential disparity in the injury profile based on quantifiable demographics. As the game continues to grow, injury detection and side-line assessment must change as well. METHODS Utilizing a national injury database, a retrospective cohort study was conducted using 10 years of data collected from randomly selected emergency departments across the United States. Patient demographics, injury sites, and diagnosis were recorded. Diagnoses examined included concussion, contusion or abrasion, dental injury, fracture, hematoma, hemorrhage, internal injury, and laceration. RESULTS Highest percentage of craniofacial injuries was observed in soccer players between the ages of 12 and 18. In ages 6 to 11 the most common injuries were contusions and dental injuries, with a significantly low number of fractures. Within the age group of 12 to 18 the highest percentage of injuries was concussions. Finally, the highest percentage of injury in the ages of 19 to 34 were fractures and lacerations. DISCUSSION There is a shift in injury profile as the age of soccer players increases and the level of play becomes faster-paced. In youth players, there is a higher percentage of soft tissue injury. Older players are more likely to suffer a higher degree of injury including fractures, concussions, and lacerations. This suggests a great utility for a layperson-friendly educational intervention initiative applicable to all demographics for the sport of soccer. |
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