Lee Kai
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Formerly Registrar Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand.
J Maxillofac Oral Surg. 2012 Jun;11(2):182-5. doi: 10.1007/s12663-011-0275-0. Epub 2011 Sep 4.
Cricket is a popular sport in New Zealand, enjoyed both at social and competitive level. Although it is a non-contact sport and there is in place good facial protection, injury to the head and neck region is still frequently seen in the emergency department.
Data were collected from departmental records between 1996 and 2006. Variables examined included incidence, demographics, site of fracture and treatment method.
Of the 561 patients with sports-related maxillofacial fractures during the study period, 40 were cricket-related. Male to female ratio was 36:1. 45% of patients were in the 16-30 year age group. 55% of injuries were due to impact from cricket ball. 70% of injuries occurred at midface level, while 30% at the mandible. 38% of patients required surgery and hospitalization.
Maxillofacial fracture from cricket playing is a frequent injury in patients presenting with sports-related injuries. Cricket players need to be educated on the safety measures in playing the sport, including facial protection devices.
板球在新西兰是一项受欢迎的运动,在社交和竞技层面都备受喜爱。尽管它是一项非接触性运动且有良好的面部防护措施,但头部和颈部受伤在急诊科仍屡见不鲜。
收集了1996年至2006年期间科室记录的数据。所检查的变量包括发病率、人口统计学特征、骨折部位和治疗方法。
在研究期间的561例与运动相关的颌面部骨折患者中,40例与板球运动有关。男女比例为36:1。45%的患者年龄在16至30岁之间。55%的损伤是由板球撞击所致。70%的损伤发生在中面部水平,而30%发生在下颌骨。38%的患者需要手术和住院治疗。
在因运动相关损伤前来就诊的患者中,因打板球导致的颌面部骨折是一种常见损伤。需要对板球运动员进行该运动安全措施方面的教育,包括面部防护装置。