[Isolated depressed fracture of the cheek bone in alpine rapid-river canoeing].
Whitewater kayaking is a rapidly growing form of extreme sport with a high risk potential for upper-body injuries, mainly concerning the head and torso. Direct impact traumata, such as a creek bone fracture, require an operation. The follow up treatment is aimed to prevent any loading from taking place. If necessary, a special facemask can be made to avoid injuries resulting from direct contact with hard surfaces. A suitable helmet for kayaking should include facial protection, which is not very common.
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Abteilung für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Klinikum Eilbek, Schön Kliniken. rweist@schoen-kliniken.de
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D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods; D017102:Fracture Healing / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation; D020204:Skull Fracture, Depressed / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D015050:Zygoma / Q000293:injuries*