To assess the aetiology and demand for oral and maxillofacial surgery services associated with @entity2587 , a prospective study was undertaken. Data were collected from consecutive @entity1 (with @entity11253 associated with sports) attending the accident and emergency department at the Cardiff Royal Infirmary in the UK during a 12-month period and analysed. Data relating to demography, aetiology, site and extent of injury, treatment and outcome were collected. There were 790 attendances (695M:85F) arising principally from injuries related to rugby (n = 206), cycling (n = 189) and football (n = 109) but few from recognized contact sports (n = 26). The principal causes of these injuries were direct bodily contact (n = 260) and falls (n = 219). The commonest injury was soft-tissue laceration (n = 604); 80 @entity1 had @entity174 and 64 @entity1 had @entity174 of the facial skeleton. Injuries were located in the upper- (n = 257), middle- (n = 201) and lower third of the face (n = 124) with 188 lip/intraoral injuries. Repair of lacerations (n = 600) was the commonest treatment; only 46 @entity174 required interventive treatment. Follow-up was performed for most of these @entity1 at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Dental Hospital (n = 404) and general medical/dental practitioners (n = 258). These data highlight the importance of oral and maxillofacial surgery staff in the management of @entity2587 in accident and emergency departments. Moreover, they suggest the need for prioritization of rule and legislation changes and the continuing need to improve safety standards to prevent @entity11253 .

A one-year review of maxillofacial XXXX treated at an accident and emergency department.

@entity2587 :: ('MESH:D001265', 'Disease') :: ['sports injuries'] @entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients'] @entity174 :: ('MESH:D050723', 'Disease') :: ['fractures', 'dentoalveolar fractures'] @entity11253 :: ('MESH:D008446', 'Disease') :: ['maxillofacial injuries']
@entity2587 :: (MESH:D001265,Disease) :: ['sports injuries']
