Craniofacial and traumatic brain injuries in mixed martial arts
Mohamad Y. Fares, Hamza A. Salhab, Jawad Fares, Hussein H. Khachfe, Youssef Fares, Hasan Baydoun, Joseph A. Abboud, Nada Alaaeddine
Abstract
: Head injuries are prevalent in MMA. Preventive measures need to be implemented to ensure fighter safety and limit injury risk.
Topics & Concepts
Martial artsHead injuryMedicineMouthguardTraumatic brain injuryInjury preventionPoison controlDemographyStatistical significanceAnalysis of variancePhysical therapySurgeryMedical emergencyInternal medicineGeographyArchaeologySociologyPsychiatryTraumatic Brain Injury ResearchSports injuries and preventionTraumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries