Abstract
Injuries resulting from facial trauma are common in all sports. Athlete-to-athlete contact, falls, and blows from equipment account for the majority of these events. Appropriate knowledge of basic science, relevant anatomy, and clinical skills is required to provide the correct medical care. While true medical emergencies are infrequent, a prompt accurate diagnosis is essential in developing targeted management and return to play options.
MeSH terms
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Athletic Injuries / diagnosis*
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Athletic Injuries / therapy
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Epistaxis / diagnosis*
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Epistaxis / therapy
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Evidence-Based Medicine
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Fractures, Bone / diagnosis*
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Fractures, Bone / therapy
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Humans
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Lacerations / diagnosis*
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Lacerations / therapy
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Maxillofacial Injuries / diagnosis*
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Maxillofacial Injuries / therapy
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Multiple Trauma / diagnosis
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Multiple Trauma / therapy*
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Physical Examination / methods
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Treatment Outcome