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Tooth & Facial Injuries. Sports Med 2. Jaw Fracture (collision sports). MOI Direct blow Most frequently at frontal angle S/S Deformity, pain when biting down, bleeding, numbness TX Immobilization, refer. Jaw Dislocation (TMJ, temporal mandibular joint). MOI Blow to open mouth S/S
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Tooth & Facial Injuries Sports Med 2
Jaw Fracture (collision sports) • MOI • Direct blow • Most frequently at frontal angle • S/S • Deformity, pain when biting down, bleeding, numbness • TX • Immobilization, refer
Jaw Dislocation (TMJ, temporal mandibular joint) • MOI • Blow to open mouth • S/S • Locked open position, teeth aren’t symmetrical • TX • PRICE, NSAIDS
Facial Laceration (collision, contact sports) • MOI • Direct force with sharp object • S/S • Pain, bleeding, obvious tearing of skin • TX • Wound care, refer for stitches if necessary
Nasal Fracture • MOI • Direct blow • S/S • Deformity and swelling at the bridge of the nose • TX • Treat the bleeding • refer
Tooth Fracture • MOI • Blow to jaw. Above or below gum line, injury to pulp • S/S • Pain & bleeding, loose or missing part of tooth • Rule out laceration and brain injury • TX • Cap tooth, refer to dentist
Partial, Complete Dislocated Tooth • MOI • Direct blow • S/S • Missing or dislodged tooth • TX • Manually replace tooth if possible • Refer