[Individualized facial protection after fracture management of the nasal bone and zygomatic arch in professional soccer players].
BACKGROUND
The treatment of sport accidents in professional athletes requires special treatment modalities, especially concerning quick rehabilitation.


METHODS
As early as 5 days after treatment of a nasal bone fracture under local anesthesia on an outpatient basis, an individual nasal shield out of silicone and acrylate could be manufactured from a facial impression for a professional soccer player. This shield enabled unlimited participation in the ensuing premier league matches 7 and 14 days after the accident. The same treatment was performed for another team member after closed reposition of a zygomatic arch fracture. Treatment modalities and manufacturing of the facial protection masks in these two cases are presented as examples.
Heise
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Poliklinik für Kieferorthopädie, Universität Witten/Herdecke, Alfred-Herrhausen-Strasse 50, 58448 Witten.
Eufinger
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Rarreck
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D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D017102:Fracture Healing / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009295:Nasal Bone / Q000293:injuries*; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012916:Soccer / Q000293:injuries*; D013165:Splints; D015051:Zygomatic Fractures / Q000534:rehabilitation*