Citation

Osetinsky LM, Hamilton GS, Carlson ML. Clin. Sports Med. 2017; 36(2): 315-335.

Affiliation

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st Street Southwest, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. Electronic address: carlson.matthew@mayo.edu.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.csm.2016.11.005

PMID

28314420

Abstract

In cases of head trauma, the ear should be evaluated in all of its components. A good understanding of otologic and skull base anatomy enables a thorough trauma assessment of this complex anatomic region. Auricular laceration, abrasion, avulsion, hematoma, frostbite, otitis externa, exostosis, tympanic membrane perforation, ossicular discontinuity, perilymphatic fistula, labyrinthine concussion, temporal bone fracture, facial nerve paresis, and sensorineural hearing loss are a few of the more common otologic injuries seen in active patients. Prevention of otologic trauma by wearing protective equipment during activity is the best way of maintaining the long-term health of the ear and audiovestibular function.

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Language: en

Keywords

Auricular; Injury; Sports; Temporal bone; Trauma