1http://dx.doi.org/10.20396/bjos.v20i00.8661615 Volume 20 2021 e211615 Original Article 1 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Brazil 2 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital M. Dr. Arthur R. de Saboya, São Paulo, Brazil *Correponding author: João Gualberto C. Luz Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo – USP. Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 2227 - Cidade Universitária, 05508–900, São Paulo – SP, Brazil. Phone: 5511 3091-7887, Fax: 5511 3091-7879. E-mail: jgcluz@usp.br Received: November 02, 2020 Accepted: January 11, 2021 Retrospective study of sports-related maxillofacial fractures in a Brazilian trauma care center Julia Souza Ribeiro-dos-Santos1 , Vinícius Paes de Assis Santos2 , João Gualberto Cerqueira Luz1,2 * Aim: Maxillofacial fractures occur frequently in the general population, and sports-related fractures represent some of these cases. However, few studies have been carried out in Brazilian populations aimed at sports-related maxillofacial fractures. This study assessed the demographic and fracture characteristics of patients with sports-related maxillofacial fractures who were seen at a Brazilian trauma care center. Methods: Medical records of patients with a history of sports-related maxillofacial fractures treated between January 2018 and December 2019 were retrospectively evaluated. Personal data, fracture characteristics, sport type, treatment performed and need for hospitalization were collected. The data were subjected to statistical analyses with likelihood ratio test using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 25.0 (p ≤ 0.050). Results: Forty cases (4.96% of the total) of facial fractures were included. The mean age was 24.9 (± 9.8) years, with a predominance of males (92.5%). The use of protective equipment was rare. The most frequently involved sport modality was soccer (47.5%), followed by cycling (27.5%). The most frequent fracture location was nose (45%), followed by mandible (25%) and zygomatic complex (17.5%). Soccer was responsible for most nose fractures (61.1%), while cycling caused the majority of mandibular fractures (60%). Conservative treatment predominated (60%). There was only a significant difference between fracture location and the need for hospitalization (p = 0.021). Conclusion: Patients with sports- related maxillofacial fractures were typically young adult males, the injury was more often located in the nose and mandible and related to soccer or cycling. The use of protective equipment must be reinforced. Keywords: Athletic injuries. Fractures, bone. Mandibular fractures. Zygomatic fractures. Nasal bone. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9908-7876 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2352-6481 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7686-7829 2 Ribeiro-dos-Santos et al. Introduction Practicing sports is a frequent cause of facial injury. A wide range of facial injuries occur during sports, and their severity varies greatly1. In addition, sports-related max- illofacial injuries represent a significant proportion of the workload in a maxillofacial unit2. And the majority of patients are amateur athletes3. Sports account for 3% to 29% of facial injuries and 10% to 42% of facial fractures4. It is also important to note that participation in sporting activities has grown worldwide, and the number of cases of sports-related injuries has also increased5,6. At the London Olympics in 2012, 11% of athletes suffered at least one traumatic injury, confirming the high prevalence of trauma in sports7. Indeed, football, soccer, hockey, rugby, baseball, and handball are frequently associated with facial bone frac- tures2-4,8. In addition, the need to educate all players regarding the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to the rules of sports has been proposed to reduce the frequency of impacts during matches2,8. On the other hand, sport cycling is the most common noncontact sport causing maxillofacial trauma, with the inju- ries resulting from slipping6. Additionally, participation in mixed martial arts (MMA) striking-predominant disciplines, such as boxing, karate, and Muay Thai, may result in high rates of head and facial injuries, especially during training9. Soccer is the most popular sport in Brazil, and soccer-related maxillofacial trauma is reported to be quite frequent10. Additionally, a common sport worldwide, soccer gen- erates a vast number of maxillofacial injuries, predominantly fractures, resulting in esthetic or functional problems2,5,11. Although less common than orthopedic injuries in soccer players, maxillofacial trauma may occur. Indeed, knowledge of this situation is important to first responders, nurses, and professionals who have initial contact with patients10. On the other hand, the maxillofacial fractures most commonly related to sports are nasal, mandibular and zygomatic fractures4,12. Additionally, sports-re- lated dentoalveolar trauma has been most frequently described among basketball and handball players13,14. There are many studies in the literature from abroad reporting the importance of sports in the occurrence of maxillofacial fractures. However, there are still few studies in this regard in Brazilian populations, and some of these works refer to dentoalveolar trauma during sports practice. Thus, this study aimed to assess the demographic and fracture characteristics of sports-related maxillofacial fractures in patients seen at a Brazilian trauma care center. Materials and methods A retrospective study was conducted with information collected from the medical charts of patients treated at the oral and maxillofacial surgery clinic of a trauma hospital that provides coverage for the southern area of São Paulo City, São Paulo State, Brazil. Patients with sports-related maxillofacial fractures seen between Jan- uary 2018 and December 2019 were included. This study received approval from the Human Research Ethics Committee of the School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Brazil (Protocol # 14086819.7.0000.0075). 3 Ribeiro-dos-Santos et al. Age, sex, medical history, history of drug abuse, use of mouthguards, and charac- teristics of the fracture were obtained from the medical charts of patients. Next, the type of sport involved was noted. Taekwondo, Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu were included in the  martial arts category. Fractures were distributed according to their location. Next,  the fractures were classified according to zygomatic complex, as described by Knight and North; the maxila, as described by Le Fort; nasal by nasal bone and septal fracture; orbital by blow-out, nasoorbitoethmoid and fronto-orbital fractures; frontal sinus by anterior table and upper orbit; and the mandible by location15-17. Dentoalveolar trauma included cases of dental fracture and injuries such as con- cussion, subluxation, lateral dislocation, extrusion and avulsion. Conventional radio- graphic views were verified and to improve the description of the fractures, com- puted tomography features and intraoperative findings were used. Patients with incomplete medical records were excluded. The performed treatment and the need for hospitalization were noted. Surgical treat- ment included the reduction of nasal fractures with forceps and surgical access and fixation with plates and screws for the other locations, all under general anesthe- sia. All  patients were treated in a municipal public system. Dentoalveolar trauma cases that required reduction and fixation procedures were also included in the surgical treatment category. Conservative treatment was used for nasal fractures without deviation, fractures of the zygomatic complex with little or no deviation and favorable maxillomandibular fractures that received intermaxillary fixation. Finally, regarding complications, it was verified whether a second surgery was nec- essary and the reason for it. The data obtained were tabulated and subjected to statistical analyses. The likeli- hood ratio test was used to assess possible differences among age groups for the variables “type of sport” and “fracture location”, among types of sports for the vari- ables “fracture location” and “treatment performed”, and among fracture location for the variables “treatment performed” and “need for hospitalization”. The Statisti- cal Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25.0 (IBM Software Group, Chicago, USA) was used for the analysis. The level of significance adopted was p ≤ 0.050 for all statistical analyses. Results During the period comprised by this study, 806 cases of maxillofacial fractures were assessed, and 40 cases (4.96%) of sports-related fractures were included. The  remaining cases in the sample were excluded because they were due to other causes of fracture. The mean age was 24.9 (± 9.8) years, with a predom- inance of males, who accounted for 37 cases (92.5%). The most affected age group was 12-20 years old with 18 cases (45%), followed by 21-30 years old with 11 cases (27.5%), 31-40  years  old with 7 cases (17.5%) and 41 years or older with 4 cases (10%). The most frequent sport involved was soccer with 19 cases (47.5%), followed by cycling with 11 cases (27.5%), martial arts with 2 cases (5%), and unspecified sport with 8 cases (20%), according to the findings on the med- ical charts. All patients were amateur sportsmen. No relevant data were found regarding medical history or drug abuse. Data establishing the use or absence 4 Ribeiro-dos-Santos et al. of mouthguards were scarce. The location of the fracture in descending order of prevalence was the nose with 18 cases (45%), the mandible with 10 cases (25%) - including three cases of bilateral fractures, the zygomatic complex with 7 cases (17.5%), dentoalveolar trauma with 3 cases (7.5%), frontal sinus with 1 case (2.5%) and orbit with 1 case (2.5%). A detailed description of the fracture characteristics is shown in Table 1. Table 1. Demographic and fracture characteristics of patients with sports-related maxillofacial fractures (n= 40). Age (mean ±SD) 24.9 (9.8) Gender [n (%)] Male 37 (92.5) Female 3 (7.5) Location of fractures [n (%)] Mandible (n= 13)* Parasymphyseal 1 (7.7) Body 4 (30.8) Angle 2 (15.4) Condyle 6 (46.1) Zygomatic complex (n= 7)** Group I 2 (28.5) Group II 1 (14.3) Group III 2 (28.5) Group IV 1 (14.3) Group V - (-) Group VI 1 (14.3) Nose (n= 18) Nasal bone 13 (72.2) Septal fracture 5 (27.8) Frontal sinus (n= 1) Anterior table fracture 1 (100) Orbit (n= 1) Blow-out 1 (100) Dentoalveolar trauma (n= 3) Lateral luxation 1 (33.3) Avulsion 1 (33.3) Extrusion 1 (33.3) SD: Standard deviation. *The number of mandibular fractures exceeds that of patients as three cases were bilateral fractures. **According to Knight & North. The nose was the predominant location by age group for both the 12-20-year-old group (55.6%) and the 41-year-old and above group (50%). Zygomatic complex frac- tures occurred more frequently in the 21-30-year-old group (45.5%), while mandible fractures were more common in the 31-40-year-old group (42.9%). The distribution of patients by type of sport and fracture location according to age group is depicted in Table 2. With the application of the likelihood ratio test in relation to the age group, there was no significant difference for the type of sport (p = 0.774) or for the location of the fracture (p = 0.112) (Table 2). 5 Ribeiro-dos-Santos et al. Table 2. Age-specific distribution of patients by type of sport and fracture location according to the likelihood ratio test significance. Variable Category Age group P value12-20 21-30 31-40 ≥ 41 n % n % n % n % Type of sport Martial arts 1 5.6 0 0.0 1 14.3 0 0.0 0.774 Cycling 5 27.8 3 27.3 1 14.3 2 50.0 Unspecified sport 4 22.2 3 27.3 1 14.3 0 0.0 Soccer 8 44.4 5 45.5 4 57.1 2 50.0 Fracture location Zygomatic complex 0 0.0 5 45.5 1 14.3 1 25.0 0.112 Mandible 4 22.2 2 18.2 3 42.9 1 25.0 Nose 10 55.6 4 36.4 2 28.6 2 50.0 Orbit 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 14.3 0 0.0 Frontal sinus 1 5.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Dento-alveolar trauma 3 16.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 With regard to the type of sport and the location of the fractures, soccer was respon- sible for the majority of nasal fractures, with 11 cases (61.1%), followed by zygomatic complex fractures, with 3 cases (42.8%), orbit and frontal sinus fractures, with 1 case each, and dentoalveolar trauma, with 1 case. Cycling was responsible for the majority of fractures of the mandible, with 6 cases (60%), followed by zygomatic complex frac- tures, with 3 cases (42.8%), and nasal fracture and dentoalveolar trauma accounted for 1 case each. Martial arts were responsible for 1 case of nasal fracture (5.5%) and 1 case of mandible fracture (10%). Regarding the treatment performed, there was a predominance of conservative treatment (24 cases - 60%) upon surgical treatment (16 cases - 40%). Soccer and cycling required a higher percentage of conservative treatment (63.2% and 54.5%, respectively). The distribution of patients by fracture location and type of treatment performed according to the type of sport is shown in Table 3. With the application of the likelihood ratio test in relation to the type of sport, there was no significant difference in the location of the fracture (p = 0.332) or the type of treatment performed (p = 0.957) (Table 3). Table 3. Distribution of patients by fracture location and treatment performed according to the type of sport and likelihood ratio test significance. Variable Category Type of sport P valueMartial arts Cycling Soccer Unspecified sport n % n % n % N % Fracture location Zygomatic complex 0 0.0 3 27.3 3 15.8 1 12.5 0.332 Mandible 1 50.0 6 54.5 2 10.5 1 12.5 Nose 1 50.0 1 9.1 11 57.9 5 62.5 Orbit 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 5.3 0 0.0 Frontal sinus 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 5.3 0 0.0 Dento-alveolar trauma 0 0.0 1 9.1 1 5.3 1 12.5 Treatment performed Surgical 1 50.0 5 45.5 7 36.8 3 37.5 0.957 Conservative 1 50.0 6 54.5 12 63.2 5 62.5 6 Ribeiro-dos-Santos et al. Regarding the location of the fractures, the treatment of nasal fractures was predom- inantly conservative, with 10 cases (55.6%). The same occurred with mandible frac- tures in 7 cases (70%), zygomatic complex fractures in 5 cases (71.4%) and orbital fractures (100%). Surgical treatment was more prevalent in dentoalveolar trauma, with 2 cases (66.7%), as follows: 1 case of lateral luxation and 1 case of extrusion that were treated by dental repositioning and fixation with application of a resin splint involving intact neighboring teeth, and in frontal sinus fracture (100%). No cases of second surgery were observed. Most fractures did not require hospitalization: nasal fractures represented 18 cases (100%); mandibular 7 cases (70%); zygomatic com- plex 5 cases (71.4%); orbital (100%); and dentoalveolar trauma with 3 cases (100%). The distribution of patients by type of treatment performed and need for hospitaliza- tion according to the location of the fractures is detailed in Table 4. With the applica- tion of the likelihood ratio test in relation to the location of the fractures, there was no significant difference for the type of treatment performed (p = 0.454), but a significant difference was found for the need for hospitalization (p = 0.021) (Table 4). Table 4. Distribution of patients by treatment performed and the need for hospitalization according to fracture location and likelihood ratio test significance. Variable Category Fraclure location P value Zygomatic complex Mandíble Nose Orbit Frontal sinus Dento- alveolar trauma n % n % n % N % n % n % Treatment performed Surgical 2 28.6 3 30.0 8 44.4 0 0.0 1 100.0 2 66.7 0.454 Conservative 5 71.4 7 70.0 10 55.6 1 100.0 0 0.0 1 33.3 Need for hospitalization No 5 71.4 7 70.0 18 100.0 1 100.0 0 0.0 3 100.0 0.021 Yes 2 28.6 3 30.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 100.0 0 0.0 Discussion In this study, an analysis of the characteristics of sports-related maxillofacial fractures was performed, aiming at the profile of the affected patients and the anatomical sin- gularities. In addition, the particularities of the treatment, such as the need for surgical treatment and hospitalization, were evaluated. Thus, it was possible to determine that there were characteristics specific to personal data, with most patients being male, younger aged, amateur sportsmen, participants in specific types of sports, prone to fractures at specific locations, and treated with conservative treatment with an infre- quent need of hospitalization. Sports accidents accounted for approximately 5% of the causes of maxillofacial frac- tures in this study. Studies carried out in European countries demonstrated a higher prevalence of sports-related maxillofacial fractures, with percentages ranging from 11.4 to 31%15,18-20. A Brazilian study reported that 6.6% of facial fractures resulted from sports accidents21. On the other hand, two other studies with university sportsmen or professional athletes have described even higher frequencies of orofacial trauma associated with sports activities13,22. The occurrence of orofacial trauma in Brazilian basketball players has been described as 50% of athletes13. 7 Ribeiro-dos-Santos et al. Male sex was more frequently affected in this study. This statement is corroborated by other studies in which the percentage ranged from 70.3% to 100% of cases8,11,23. A male to female ratio of 12.3:1 was observed; other studies established proportions ranging from 6.6:1 to 9:13,8,18. When considering various etiologies, the male to female ratio of maxillofacial trauma ranged from 2.1:1 to 4.7:119-21,24,25. One possibility for this result would be that in our study, the most frequent sport involved was soccer and that in Brazil and Europe, soccer is an essentially male sport, with a series of soccer-re- lated maxillofacial fractures with almost all or nearly all patients being male8,10,11. The mean age of the patients in this study was at the midpoint of the third decade, with the most affected age group being 12-20 years old. This suggests a lower mean age for sports-related trauma cases, corroborated by many studies in which the mean age of patients ranged from 18.3 to 25.0 years8,23. However, in maxillofacial trauma, when considering various etiologies the mean age increases, ranging from 25.5 to 40.7 years15,20,21,25. The most prevalent fracture locations found in this study were nasal, the mandible and the zygomatic complex. In the literature, the same locations are the three most prevalente; however, they have different distributions. In such studies, there was a predominance of mandible fractures24,25, while zygomatic complex fractures had a higher prevalence in others19,20. Only one study determined the predominance of nasal fractures above the other two21. In studies that exclusively assessed sports-related trauma, the proportions also differed. In these other studies, there was a predom- inance of mandible fractures3,18,26, fractures of the zygomatic complex2,8,11 or nasal fractures27. In the present study, in contrast to other studies, there were few cases of dentoalveolar trauma13,14,28. In this study, the sport modalities more frequently involved in maxillofacial fractures were soccer, followed by cycling and martial arts. In studies in other countries, in both Europe (Italy, Greece and Ireland), and in the United States, we found a profile similar to the current study that was conducted in Brazil, with a higher frequency of injury in soccer but with a greater participation in sports-related cases of facial trauma2-4,8,18. Soccer has presented a high number of incidents against the head and face during professional practice in Brazil, representing a real risk to athletes29. According to our findings, soccer practice resulted in the highest prevalence of nasal fractures, followed by fractures of the zygomatic complex, similar to other studies27. Comparing the results of this study with other research directed at the location of maxillofacial trauma in this sport, conflicting results were found, with the predom- inance of the zygomatic complex followed by mandibular or nasal fractures8,11,18. In general, ball sports, such as soccer and rugby, have contributed to higher rates of zygomatic complex or mandible fractures2,3. A Brazilian study on soccer-related facial trauma determined that the most common fracture sites were nasal bones, the zygo- matic complex and the mandible10. Direct contact between players generally causes soccer-related maxillofacial fractures, such as head-elbow or head-head impacts, which take place mainly when the ball is played with the forehead8. Unlike soccer, cycling had a different fracture profile in this study. It was responsible for most of the mandibular fractures, followed by fractures of the zygomatic com- 8 Ribeiro-dos-Santos et al. plex and, with the same participation, nasal and dentoalveolar trauma. The litera- ture on cycling-related maxillofacial trauma demonstrated that the mandible is the most frequent bone involved in these accidents, which corroborates our findings26. Sports cycling is reported as an important cause associated with maxillofacial trauma6. With regard to the treatment performed, in this study, there was a predominance of conservative treatment. Similar results were observed in a study of general facial trauma, in which nonsurgical procedures were performed at a greater proportion in comparison with patients who underwent surgery24. In studies that comprised only sports-related fractures, on the other hand, the proportion of surgical treatment was higher2,5,11,18. This fact might reflect the philosophy of the service, thus resulting in a greater or smaller number of cases treated surgically. No cases of second surgery were observed, probably because of following the precepts of the surgical technique, as well as no relevant data on comorbidities or drug abuse among patients. A few patients needing treatment of maxillofacial fractures required hospitalization, while the majority were treated on an outpatient basis. This finding mainly reflects the decision-making process to perform surgical treatment of nasal fractures under gen- eral anesthesia but on an outpatient basis. In most studies on sports-related facial trauma, cases of fracture treated surgically were admitted as inpatients5,18, thus gen- erating additional costs for the health system30. Considering the increasing incidence of sports-related injuries, oral and maxillofacial surgeons have to be more concerned with maxillofacial trauma during sports prac- tice6. In terms of ball sports, stricter regulations are needed to reduce the percentage of impacts during matches, rather than relying on the use of protective equipment8,18. Changes in rules and safety standards have been suggested for the prevention of such injuries5. Considering the current reality, the use of protective equipment may safeguard athletes when returning to play after facial injuries have occurred1,23. One of the limitations of this study could be the sample size. Although 40 cases of sports-related maxillofacial fractures were detected, the sample size was not calcu- lated. This could be the reason that there was no significant differences in relation to the age group for type of sport or for location of the fracture. Another possible limita- tion would be the number of cases of unspecified sports, with 8 cases (20%), reducing the characterization of sports. 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