Aquatic Activity-Related Craniofacial Injuries Presenting to United States Emergency Departments, 2010 to 2019

Yang, Stephen C.; Johnson, Drake G.; Keefe, Susan; Bast, Brian T.

doi:10.1016/j.joms.2021.07.018

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“…Comparing our findings to other studies conducted in different countries, cultural factors also seem to play a role in the differences between fractures of men and women. For example, in the United States, men are more likely to be involved in high-risk activities such as extreme sports or physical altercations, which may result in maxillofacial trauma 54 , 55 . In India, cultural factors such as gender-based violence and road safety issues have also been reported as significant contributors to maxillofacial fractures in both men and women 56 .…”

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The Causes and Prevalence of Maxillofacial Fractures in Iran: A Systematic Review

Sharifi

Samieirad

Grillo

et al. 2023

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Background: Maxillofacial fractures are a common type of injury that can result in significant morbidity and mortality. We aimed to systematically review the literature on the prevalence and causes of maxillofacial fractures in Iran to estimate the overall prevalence of maxillofacial fractures and the most common causes. Methods: A systematic search of PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science (WS) and Google Scholar (GS) electronic databases was conducted to identify relevant articles published up to January 2023. Studies reporting the prevalence and causes of maxillofacial fractures in Iran were included in the analysis. MOOSE guidelines were adopted for the current systematic review. No data or language restriction were applied. Risk of bias across the articles was assessed. Results: A total of 32 studies comprising 35,720 patients were included in the analysis. The most common cause of maxillofacial fractures was road traffic accidents (RTAs), accounting for 68.97% of all cases, followed by falls (12.62%) and interpersonal violence (9.03%). The prevalence of maxillofacial fractures was higher in males (81.04%) and in the age group of 21-30 years (43.23%). Risk of bias across studies was considered low. Conclusion: Maxillofacial fractures are a significant public health problem in Iran, with a high prevalence and RTAs being the leading cause. These results highlight the need for increased efforts to prevent maxillofacial fractures in Iran, especially through measures to reduce the incidence of RTAs.

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The Causes and Prevalence of Maxillofacial Fractures in Iran: A Systematic Review

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Samieirad

Grillo

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“…This study identified an estimated 54,978 surfing-related craniofacial injuries reported by EDs from 2009 to 2020, and to our knowledge represents the most detailed analysis of these injuries undertaken to date. Prior analysis by Yang et al 8 studying ED visits associated with craniofacial injuries suffered during aquatic activities described lacerations as the most common injury overall (43%), and that males were more likely to be injured than females. Both of these findings were concordant with our surfing-specific data, with lacerations comprising 46.1% of injuries overall, with males suffering 78.5% of injuries.…”

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“…4,6,7 Surfing has been estimated as the cause of 5.9% of all aquatic-related craniofacial injuries presenting to the emergency department (ED), and this number is expected to increase. 8 Although total body injury patterns suffered by surfers have been studied, there is less analysis specifically detailing the characteristics of surfingrelated craniofacial trauma. 5,9,10 Prior studies have found that the head and neck (HN) is the most common site of surfing injury treated within health care facilities, comprising 45% to 51% of injuries overall.…”

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“…Indeed, it has been estimated that up to one-third of recreational surfers sustain a major traumatic injury every year, and systematic review has reported the overall incidence of traumatic injury to range from 0.06 to 3.5 injuries per 1000 days of surfing, and 0.74 to 6.6 injuries per 1000 hours surfed 4,6,7. Surfing has been estimated as the cause of 5.9% of all aquatic-related craniofacial injuries presenting to the emergency department (ED), and this number is expected to increase 8. Although total body injury patterns suffered by surfers have been studied, there is less analysis specifically detailing the characteristics of surfing-related craniofacial trauma 5,9,10.…”

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Surfing-Related Craniofacial Injuries: A NEISS Database Study

Muhonen

Kafle

Torabi

et al. 2022

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery

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Introduction: Surfing is a popular pastime in coastal areas around the world with increasing numbers of participants. There is a lack of detailed data in the literature regarding surfing-related head and neck (HN) injuries. Materials and Methods: We queried the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) database to characterize patient demographics, injury types, injury subsite, and emergency department (ED) disposition status associated with surfing-related HN injuries between 2009 and 2020 in the United States.Results: A total of 54,978 estimated national cases were reported from 2009 to 2020. Injuries to the head (36.0%) and neck (35.8%) were most common. Young adults (ages 18-35) made up most ED visits, whereas older adults ( > 35) made up most (63.5%) admissions. Laceration (46.1%) was the most common injury among ED visits, whereas fracture (30.5%) and internal injury (29.2%) were most common in admitted patients. Concussions represented 7.5% of injuries overall, 9.1% of pediatric injuries, and 9.9% of young adult injuries. Conclusions: When treating a patient who presents with injury suffered during surfing, a thorough examination of the HN should be performed. Specific attention should be given to evaluation of lacerations, fractures, internal ear injuries, and concussions. Pediatric and young adult patients are at increased risk of concussion. The majority of surfing injuries can be treated in an outpatient context.

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“…A recent meta-analysis of sports-related concussions showed low rates in swimming and diving athletes (34). However, several important subsets of aquatic sports where trauma is more likely, including water polo, whitewater rafting, and surfing, show increased incidences of postconcussive headaches because of higher rates of head trauma (35). Care also should be taken with above-the-water athletes as a sports related concussion can develop not just from a direct blow to the head, face, or neck; but also a direct blow elsewhere to the body with an impulsive force transmitted to the head (36).…”

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Head Pain in the Competitive Aquatic Athlete—An Approach to a Differential Diagnosis and Management

Beduhn

Roe

Furst

et al. 2022

Curr Sports Med Rep

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Aquatic athletes not only face common headache etiologies similar to the general population and land-based athletes but also experience their own unique pathology. Posture, aquatic pressure, equipment, and even marine animals pose as unique causes to head pain in the aquatic athlete. Common head pain pathologies seen in the aquatic athlete include tension-type headaches, migraines, cluster headaches, and compressive headaches, including supraorbital neuralgia. Creating a thorough but focused differential diagnosis for head pain in the aquatic athlete can be a difficult and overwhelming task for some. We review both the common and not-so-common etiologies of head pain in the aquatic athlete and suggest a simple framework for assessment and treatment to diagnose and treat head pain in this specific population.

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Aquatic Activity-Related Craniofacial Injuries Presenting to United States Emergency Departments, 2010 to 2019

Cited by 4 publications

References 18 publications

The Causes and Prevalence of Maxillofacial Fractures in Iran: A Systematic Review

The Causes and Prevalence of Maxillofacial Fractures in Iran: A Systematic Review

Surfing-Related Craniofacial Injuries: A NEISS Database Study

Head Pain in the Competitive Aquatic Athlete—An Approach to a Differential Diagnosis and Management

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