Citation

Antunes LS, Ferraz Corrêa Torres A, Ferreira G, Prado R, Coto NP, Antunes LAA. Dent. Traumatol. 2018; 34(5): 378-381.

Affiliation

Department of Specific Formation of the Health Institute of Nova Friburgo (FFE-ISNF) Fluminense Federal University, Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/edt.12426

PMID

29999586

Abstract

Maxillofacial injuries are a regular consequence of sport activities that can force athletes to take a long time off from training and competitions. One way to decrease the time that the athlete needs to get back to his or her training exercises after surgery is to use a custom facemask as a coadjuvant in the postoperative recovery phase. This case report describes the case of a 16-year-old male athlete who suffered facial trauma (orbitozygomatic fractures) during a soccer game. After surgery, a facemask was used during the postoperative phase. He returned to his regular physical activities only 3 weeks after surgery. This simple and very efficient procedure is a good option for athletes who suffer facial injuries. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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Language: en

Keywords

contact sports; facemask; prevention; prognosis; treatment